When it comes to first courses that evoke the sea and celebrations, mezze maniche with swordfish, cherry tomatoes, and olives are a winning choice. This pasta shape is ideal for capturing and holding the swordfish cubes, the cherry tomato sauce, and the savory taste of olives, delivering an explosion of flavors in every forkful. It’s a perfect recipe even for special occasions, simple yet impressive, that will win over both adults and children.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 11 oz rigate mezze maniche
- 12 oz swordfish
- 9 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1.75 oz Greek black olives
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3.5 tbsp dry white wine
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Tools
- Cutting Board
- Frying Pans
Steps
Cut the swordfish into cubes, removing the skin and the black part for a more delicate flavor.
In a large pan, heat a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil with slightly crushed garlic cloves and, if you like, chili pepper.
Add the swordfish and brown it for 2-3 minutes, deglazing with the white wine.Let the alcohol evaporate, then add the halved cherry tomatoes and black olives.
Season with salt and pepper, then cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until you get a fragrant and flavorful sauce.
Meanwhile, cook the mezze maniche in plenty of salted water. Drain them al dente, reserving a ladle of cooking water. Pour the pasta directly into the pan with the sauce, stirring and adding the cooking water if needed to better combine.
Serve the mezze maniche hot, finishing with a drizzle of raw oil to enhance the flavors.
Tips
Mezze maniche are perfect for those who love pasta filled with sauce: every forkful will be rich with swordfish, olives, and cherry tomatoes. For an even more special touch, you can add a grated lemon zest for a fresh citrus aroma.
A dish that speaks of the sea and tradition, perfect for celebrating the most beautiful moments with simplicity and elegance!
