Description
This recipe features a flavorful sardine tomato pasta topped with a fresh gremolata. It’s a quick and easy meal packed with taste.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 (4.25 ounce) cans sardines in olive oil, drained and flaked
- 8 ounces spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Gremolata:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- While the sauce simmers, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Add the flaked sardines to the tomato sauce and stir gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- To make the gremolata, combine chopped parsley, minced garlic, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
- Serve the sardine tomato pasta hot, topped with a generous sprinkle of gremolata and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
- You can use any type of canned fish you prefer, such as tuna or mackerel.
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes.
- Fresh basil can be used instead of or in addition to parsley in the gremolata.
- A sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese is a delicious addition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg