Lemon Garlic Fettuccine alla Salernitana (Sailor Style)

Ingredients:

  • 1 package Lemon Garlic Fettuccine
  • 1-1/2 lbs. fresh Tomatoes
  • Coarse Salt
  • 1 large clove Garlic, peeled and left whole
  • 4 tbs. Olive Oil
  • 4 oz. Green Olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 4 tbsp. Capers in Wine Vinegar, drained
  • 10 large sprigs Italian Parsley, leaves only, coarsely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
  • 4 Anchovy Fillets packed in Oil, drained
  • 4 oz. canned Tuna packed in Olive Oil, drained
  • Large fresh Basil Leaves

Directions:

  1. Blanch Tomatoes, then remove skins and seeds and cut into 1" squares.
  2. Lightly crush Garlic.
  3. Heat Olive Oil in large skillet over medium heat. When warm, add Garlic and lightly sauté for 1- 2 minutes or until golden.
  4. Add Tomatoes. Mix with wooden spoon.
  5. Add Olives and Capers and cook for a few more minutes.
  6. Add Parsley and lightly season with Salt and Pepper.
  7. Cook the pasta al dente, 6-8 minutes.
  8. When Lemon Garlic Fettuccine has one minute left to cook, add Anchovies and Tuna to sauce.
  9. Serve pasta with sauce on top, sprinkled with fresh Basil.