Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Pasta with Moorish Sauce: A Zesty Citrus and Tuna Bottarga Delight
Dive into this Sicilian classic from Syracuse — pasta tossed in a lively citrus-infused sauce, enriched with the distinctive flavour of tuna bottarga.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 400g long pasta (spaghetti, bucatini or linguine)
- ✓ 60g grated tuna bottarga
- ✓ 2 tablespoons toasted breadcrumbs
- ✓ 1 clove garlic
- ✓ 1 teaspoon chopped chilli
- ✓ A small handful of chopped parsley
- ✓ Juice of one orange
- ✓ Juice of one lemon
- ✓ 1 tablespoon vinegar
- ✓ ½ teaspoon caster sugar
- ✓ A pinch of cinnamon
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
- ✓ Salt, to taste
📊 Nutritional Information
If you're after a first course that sings of the sea and citrus groves, this pasta with Moorish sauce is a dream come true. A simple yet elegant recipe from Syracuse where the richness of tuna bottarga meets the bright freshness of orange and lemon. In just a few minutes, you’ll bring an ancient and irresistible taste straight to your table.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Toast the breadcrumbs gently in a non-stick pan over a low heat, stirring until golden, then set aside.
- 2
Warm 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan with the garlic and chilli, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- 3
Add the parsley, orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. Season with salt and let it simmer gently.
- 4
Cook the pasta in plenty of salted boiling water, drain when al dente, reserving a little of the cooking water.
- 5
Stir the bottarga into the sauce, mix well and add a couple of tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to bring it all together.
- 6
Return the pasta to the pan with the sauce and toss over a low heat for a minute or two.
- 7
Serve immediately, finishing with the toasted breadcrumbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
💡 Tips and Variations
For an extra burst of flavour, try grating some orange zest or scattering toasted pine nuts over the top. For a lighter twist, swap some of the bottarga for flaked fresh tuna.
📦 Storage
- • Best enjoyed fresh to savour the flavours at their peak.
- • If you have leftovers, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- • Reheat gently over a low heat with a splash of water before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Pair this dish with a glass of Contessa Entellina Ansonica, a crisp and savoury Sicilian white wine that complements the bottarga and citrus notes beautifully.
Give this wonderful Sicilian dish a go at home and treat yourself to its vibrant, sun-kissed flavours. It’s perfect for a relaxed summer evening and sure to impress your family and friends alike. Do share your kitchen triumphs – good food is best enjoyed together!
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