Cavatelli  with cherry tomatoes, pesto and swordfish 

Good morning everyone! Today a recipe eaten in Sicily where swordfish is the master throughout the island! Cavatelli with swordfish, tomato and pesto is a really tasty first course and perfect on many occasions. The first time I ate it in a very nice restaurant on the island of Lipari and I had to do it again at home. Cavatelli with pistachio pesto, swordfish and cherry tomatoes are a first course easy to prepare but of sure effect. Cavatelli with pistachio pesto, swordfish and cherry tomatoes are a first course based on tasty and easy to prepare fish. Excellent to serve at a dinner with friends or with your loved one, it will amaze your guests for its unique and creamy flavor. Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

170 g cavatelli

200 g swordfish

10 cherry tomatoes

190 g pesto

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 clove of garlic

salt to taste

Preparation

Making cavatelli with pesto, swordfish and cherry tomatoes is quite simple and fast. First clean the slice of swordfish (which should weigh about 200 g) and remove the skin and any bones. Cut the swordfish into small cubes and set aside. In a large pot put the crushed garlic clove and extra virgin olive oil. Turn on the heat over medium heat and when the garlic becomes golden add the cherry tomatoes cut in half. Sauté over high heat for a few minutes, stirring carefully, after which add the swordfish cubes and stir again. Now lower the heat and cook for about 5 minutes. Finally remove the garlic, season with salt and keep the dressing warm, until the pasta is cooked. Proceed with the cooking of the Cavatelli in salted water, drain well and pour them back into the pot. Add the pesto and mix thoroughly. Finally, add the seasoning of swordfish and cherry tomatoes. Stir again and before serving, decorate the plates with fresh basil leaves. Serve the pasta hot.

Preservation

Cavatelli with pesto, swordfish and cherry tomatoes should be consumed within a few hours.

Advice

Cavatelli with pesto, swordfish and cherry tomatoes are a first course based on fish easy to prepare but also very tasty and digestible. A course that embodies the flavors of Sicily. Ideal to be consumed while sipping a good glass of white wine preferably Sicilian, such as Inzolia or Chardonnay. Wine experts think this Southern Italy White wine would be a match made in heaven with this dish. Bon appétit!

Inzolia - Pinot Grigio

A perfect accompaniment to any occasion, as an aperitif, with light starters and seafood.

Facts about the wine

Winery Lovelli

Grapes Pinot Grigio, Inzolia

Region Italy / Southern Italy / Terre Siciliane

Wine style Southern Italy White

Alcohol content 12%

Allergens Contains sulfites

Tasting notes

Fresh aromas of citrus and peach lead to flavours of apple and pear and a zesty finish.