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Busiate with Tuna Ragù

17/11/2023

Busiate with tuna ragù is a delicious dish that marries the typical Sicilian pasta with the intense flavor of tuna. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

  • 400 g of busiate (or trofie if you cannot find busiate)
  • 300 g of fresh tuna
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 400 g of canned tomatoes
  • A bunch of fresh parsley
  • 30 ml of dry white wine
  • 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A pinch of red chili pepper (optional)

Preparation

  1. Begin by finely chopping the onion and garlic. Sauté them in a large pan with extra virgin olive oil, being careful not to let them burn.

  2. Cut the tuna into small, even cubes. Once the onion is translucent, add the tuna to the pan.

  3. Sauté the tuna for a couple of minutes, then deglaze with white wine. Allow the alcohol to evaporate.

  4. Add the canned tomatoes, gently crushing them with a wooden spoon. If you desire a spicy touch, add a pinch of red chili pepper at this point.

  5. Let the sauce cook over medium heat for about 20-25 minutes until it reduces and blends well with the tuna. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. While the sauce is cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the busiate according to the package instructions to achieve al dente pasta.

  7. Drain the pasta and transfer it into the pan with the tuna ragù. Mix well to flavor the pasta with the sauce.

  8. Off the heat, add the chopped parsley and stir one last time.

  9. Serve the busiate hot, perhaps accompanied by a glass of fresh white wine that complements the flavors.

Curiosity

Busiate is a type of pasta typical of Trapani’s cuisine in Sicily, and its name derives from “buso”, which is a knitting needle or reed around which the pasta is wound. It is ideal for hearty sauces like tuna ragù.

Busiate with Tuna Ragù