Spaghetti Alla Carlofortina (Spaghetti With Fresh Tuna, Cream Of

Ingredients

• 20 fresh basil leaves
• 50 g pine nuts
• 2 garlic cloves
• 150 g extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small brown onion, chopped
• 150 g roma tomatoes, blanched, peeled and roughly chopped
• 300 g spaghetti
• 200 g fresh yellowfin tuna fillets, cubed
• salt & pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a food processor combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Process at a medium speed until blended to a creamy consistency.

2. 2

   In a bowl

3. 3

   In a large frying pan, heat 50ml of the olive oil and fry the onion until softened. Add the roughly chopped tomatoes and cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes. Season with salt.

4. 4

   Cook the spaghetti to packet instructions, drain and add to the tomato sauce.

5. 5

   Add the tuna pieces and toss through the pasta and cook for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Serve with a large dollop of the cream of basil mixture.