Gnocchetti with Red Mullets

Gnocchetti with red mullets is a delicious dish that brings together land and sea, serving up the flavors of the Mediterranean. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 400 g of Sardinian gnocchetti (or other short pasta)
• 4 red mullet fillets
• 250 g of cherry tomatoes
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 bunch of fresh parsley
• 1 glass of white wine
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Preparation

1. Start by cleaning the red mullet fillets, removing any bones.
2. Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a pan and add the garlic to brown it.
3. Add the red mullet fillets and cook them on both sides. Once cooked, remove the fillets and keep them warm aside.
4. In the same pan, pour the white wine and let it evaporate on high heat.
5. Add the cherry tomatoes, cut in halves or quarters, adjust with salt and pepper, and cook until they have softened slightly.
6. Meanwhile, cook the gnocchetti in plenty of salted water according to the package instructions to achieve an al dente texture.
7. Drain the pasta and transfer it to the pan with the cherry tomato sauce. Stir well to coat the gnocchetti.
8. Add the chopped parsley and red mullet fillets, crumbling them coarsely with a fork.
9. Gently mix the gnocchetti with the sauce and red mullets, plating carefully.

Curiosity

Red mullet is a delicious fish widely found in the Mediterranean, appreciated for its flavorful and delicate flesh. In this recipe, the sweetness of the cherry tomatoes perfectly complements the strong taste of the red mullet, creating a balance of flavors that is truly pleasant to the palate. The Sardinian gnocchetti, with their unique shape, capture the sauce perfectly, making each bite a small treasure of flavor.

I hope you like this recipe! If you can’t find red mullets, you can substitute with other types of fish such as sea bream or bass without altering the taste of the dish too much. Enjoy your meal!