Half Penne with Sea Bream

Half penne with sea bream is a refined and tasty dish, perfect for a lunch or dinner with a touch of elegance. Here is the recipe to prepare this delicious first course:

Ingredients

• 320 g of half penne
• 400 g of sea bream (you can use either fillets or a whole sea bream to fillet)
• 1 clove of garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil (as needed)
• Chopped parsley (as needed)
• 1 glass of dry white wine
• Cherry tomatoes (about 10-12)
• Salt and pepper (as needed)

Preparation

1. If you are not using already cleaned fillets, start by filleting the sea bream and removing the bones. Cut the fillets into small pieces.
2. Boil a pot of salted water for the pasta and cook the half penne according to the package instructions, draining them al dente.
3. In the meantime, in a pan, gently fry the crushed garlic in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
4. Add the bite-sized sea bream to the pan and let it cook for a few minutes until it becomes golden.
5. Deglaze with the white wine and let it evaporate.
6. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the pan. Cook for about 5-10 minutes, until the tomatoes start to break down, forming a sauce.
7. Season with salt and pepper and add a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
8. Once the half penne are ready, drain them and pour them into the pan with the sea bream sauce.
9. Toss in the pan to mix the seasoning well, for about a minute.
10. Serve hot, with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.

Curiosity

The sea bream is a fish highly appreciated in Mediterranean cuisine, known for its delicate and tasty meat. Its versatility makes it ideal to be paired with pasta, especially with slightly aromatic dressings like this one.

To add an Italian touch, you might consider adding a drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil before serving to enhance all the flavors. Enjoy your meal!