
Spaghetti, Tuna et Parsley
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 oz butter
- black olives to serve (optional)
sauce
- 7 oz can tuna drained
- 2 oz can anchovies drained
- 9 floz olive oil
- 9 floz roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 pint creme fraiche
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of salted boiling water, adding the olive oil, for 8 - 10 minutes or until tender. Drain the spaghetti in a colander and return to the pan. Add the butter, toss thoroughly to coat and keep warm until required.
- Remove any bones from the tuna and flake into smaller pieces, using 2 forks. Put the tuna in a blender or food processor with the anchovies, olive oil and parsley and process until the sauce is smooth. Pour in the creme fraiche and process for a few seconds to blend. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Warm 4 plates. Shake the saucepan of spaghetti over a medium heat for a few minutes or until it is thoroughly warmed through.
- Pour the sauce over the spaghetti and toss quickly, using 2 forks. Serve immediately with a small dish of black olives, if liked.
Calories: 823 kcal
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Protein: 21 g
Fat: 56g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg
Sodium: 512 mg
Potassium: 527 mg
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 3 g
Vitamin A: 3877 IU
Vitamin C: 59 mg
Calcium: 106 mg
Iron: 5 mg