Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salt-packed capers
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 large jalapenos, thinly sliced
  • 6 large anchovy fillets, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped and juices reserved
  • 1/2 pound penne rigate
  • 1/2 pound skinless swordfish steak
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Method

  • In a bowl, cover the capers with warm water.
  • Let stand for 20 minutes; drain.
  • In a skillet, heat the olive oil.
  • Add the garlic and jalapenos and cook over moderate heat until the garlic is golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the anchovies and cook, mashing, until dissolved, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the white wine and simmer over moderately high heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and their juices and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne until al dente.
  • Drain.
  • Season the fish with salt and pepper and add to the sauce along with the capers.
  • Cover and cook over low heat, turning once, until the fish is just cooked through and can be flaked into large, moist pieces, about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer the fish to a plate.
  • Season the anchovy sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Add the penne to the sauce and simmer over low heat for 1 minute, stirring.
  • Spoon the pasta and sauce into bowls and top with the flaked swordfish.
  • Garnish with the basil and parsley and serve.