44 steaks with capers and basil Recipes

penne (recommended : barilla or de cecco fine), salt, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for tuna, anchovies, in jars with red pepper, if plain anchovies add 1 tsp red pepper flakes, garlic, grated or finely chopped, tomatoes (recommended : san marzano), chicken or seafood stock, freshly ground black pepper, a few tbsp capers, drained, a handful pitted black olives , oil cured or kalamata, chopped, tuna steak, egg, bread crumbs, a handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, basil leaves, shredded

fingerling potatoes , cut into 1-inch pieces, olive oil, heirloom tomatoes, seeded and chopped, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, red onion, chopped, pickled dill green beans , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, pitted greek olives, chopped, hard-cooked eggs, chopped, capers, drained, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic clove, minced, grated lemon peel, anchovy paste, pepper, tuna steaks (4 oz each), olive oil, salt, pepper, french bread baguette slices and minced fresh basil, optional

tuna steaks, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells , cook according to package directions (but don tsp overcook, you don tsp want them to break apart), mayonnaise (you can use a little more if you want, but i prefer a light dressing), celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, roasted red peppers (jar is fine , i always keep some on hand), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), kalamata olive, chopped (you can substitute black olives), anchovy fillets, fine minced (don tsp shy away, you will never notice them but wow, what a great flavor), capers, drained and chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fine diced, pepper, tomatoes, chopped and then lightly pureed in the food processor, fresh basil, chopped fine, shallot, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, salt, pepper, salad greens, for serving (use your favorite , i love some torn bibb or boston lettuce for a creamy texture), lemon, cut in 4 wedges (1 per plate as a garnish and squeezed on the salad)