PASTA WITH SARDINES – November 24 – National Sardines Day
November 24th is National Sardines Day. Here is a simple and quick recipe to enjoy both pasta and sardines.
- Author: Al
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10-20
- Total Time: -28573653.866667 minute
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Stove top
Ingredients
- 8 ounce dried spaghetti pasta
- 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ stick unsalted butter
- ½ cup shallots, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, adjust to taste
- 1 4 ounce package sardines in olive oil, drained
- 4 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large stock pot bring 3 quarts water to boil. Add the spaghetti and 1 tablespoon salt. Cook until the pasta is the way you like it. Reserve 1 cup of the spaghetti water and rinse the spaghetti
- In a large pan over medium heat add the olive oil and butter. When the butter melts add the shallots and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the shallots are tender. Add the red pepper flakes, sardines, and capers. Saute for 2 minutes. Remove the sardines and cut into small pieces.
- Return the sardines and saute until they turn a golden brown. Add the lemon juice, cooked spaghetti, and parsley. Toss. If the pasta is too dry slowly add the pasta water 1 teaspoon at a time.
Nutrition
- Calories: 518
- Sugar: 3.8
- Sodium: 987.6
- Fat: 29.8
- Saturated Fat: 9.8
- Carbohydrates: 48.8
- Fiber: 3.1
- Protein: 15.7
- Cholesterol: 70.7
Keywords: Pasta, Sardines, National Sardines Day