Spaghetti con I Ricci
- 1/2 pound sea urchin roe, cut into pieces if large
- 3 medium tomatoes (1 pound), peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt
- Ground hot pepper
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 3 lemons, cut in half
- In a large serving bowl, mash together lightly half the roe, two of the tomatoes, and the minced garlic.
- Mix in 1/3 cup olive oil and salt and hot pepper to taste.
- Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente.
- Drain; toss quickly with the roe mixture.
- Drizzle with the remaining oil if the pasta seems dry.
- Top with the remaining roe and the remaining tomato.
- Sprinkle with the parsley and garnish with the lemon halves.
- Serve immediately.
- Suggested drink: Regaleali, Tasca d'Almerita 1996
urchin roe, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, ground hot pepper, spaghetti, flatleaf parsley, lemons
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/spaghetti-con-i-ricci-recipe.html (may not work)