Pasta with Weever Sauce

Pasta with weever fish sauce is a dish that combines the flavors of the sea with the tradition of Italian pasta. The weever, also known as spider fish, is a fish with an intense flavor that is highly appreciated in the kitchen, especially in coastal areas. Let’s see how to prepare this tasty dish.

Ingredients

• 320 g of pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
• 400 g of weever fish
• 400 g of peeled tomatoes or tomato puree
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil (to taste)
• Chopped parsley
• Chili pepper (optional)
• Salt (to taste)

Preparation

1. Clean the weever fish by removing the skin and guts. If you prefer, you can also ask your fishmonger to clean it for you. Cut the fish into small pieces.
2. In a large pan, sauté the garlic cloves in extra virgin olive oil. If you like a spicy touch, you can add a chili pepper.
3. Once the garlic is golden, add the diced weever fish and briefly sauté it.
4. Pour in the peeled tomatoes or tomato puree, adjust for salt, and cook over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the fish is well cooked.
5. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to the instructions on the package.
6. Drain the pasta and transfer it to the pan with the weever fish sauce. Mix well to combine everything.
7. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Serve the pasta hot, accompanied by a glass of chilled white wine, which pairs well with the flavors of the sea.

Curiosity

The weever is a fish that lives in sandy seabeds and is distinguished by its unique appearance and venomous spines, which can cause painful stings if the fish is not handled with care. However, in the kitchen, it offers a unique flavor that enriches sauces with a particular intensity.