lauttimur.com - This humble yet enticing dish unites the ocean's bounty with the comfort of a classic pasta creation. With every forkful, sardine pasta tells a tale of flavors that dance — from the briny richness of sardines to the zesty embrace of citrus and fragrant herbs. Here's a simple and delicious sardine pasta recipe for you:
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Sardine Pasta with Lemon and Herbs
Ingredients:
- 225g pasta (such as spaghetti or linguine)
- 2 cans (about 125g each) of sardines in olive oil, drained
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (from the sardine cans or extra-virgin olive oil)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
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Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil from the sardine cans (or extra-virgin olive oil) in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and slightly golden.
- Gently add the drained sardines to the skillet, breaking them apart with a fork. Add the lemon zest and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sardine mixture. Toss everything together to coat the pasta with the flavors. If the mixture seems dry, you can add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water to create a light sauce.
- Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the pasta and sardine mixture. Add chopped fresh parsley and toss to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Divide the sardine pasta among plates. If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over each serving. Serve immediately.
This sardine pasta is quick to make and offers a delightful balance of flavors. It's a great way to incorporate the nutritional benefits of sardines into a satisfying pasta dish.
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