Bucatini con Rana Pescatrice (Bucatini with Monkfish)
Bucatini con Rana Pescatrice (Bucatini with Monkfish) is a traditional Italian recipe for a classic dish of monkfish in a fresh tomato sauce served with tagliatelle that makes an excellent Valentine's day meal for two. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Italian version of: Bucatini with Monkfish (Bucatini con Rana Pescatrice).
Heat the olive oil in a pan until almost smoking. Dust the monkfish cubes with lightly-seasoned flour then add to the olive oil.
Fry for about 60 seconds per side to brown then add the garlic and onion. Cook for 1 minute more then add the anchovy. Continue cooking for about 4 minutes more or until the onions begin to brown then add the white wine. Stir to mix and deglaze the pan then add the fish stock.
Bring the mixture to a boil then add the tomatoes, mint, parsley and chillies. Adjust the seasoning to taste, reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
Whilst the sauce is simmering, add the pasta to a pan of lightly-salted boiling water and cook according to the packet instructions (usually only a couple of minutes).
Drain the pasta, add to the pan with the sauce and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
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