Description
Pasta with Sardines and Parsley is a delightful dish that brings together the ocean’s flavors in a comforting embrace. With high-quality spaghetti, rich sardines, and fresh parsley, this recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Each bite offers a burst of flavor that promises to satisfy your cravings and transport you to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 can (4 oz) sardines in olive oil, drained
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot over high heat. Add salt until it tastes like the ocean.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sardines and red pepper flakes; gently mash with a fork until warmed through.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the sardine mixture, parsley, and lemon zest. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot with an extra drizzle of olive oil and garnish with more parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg