Pasta With Sardine Sauce
2015-07-18- Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean, Southern Italian
- Course: Pasta & Rice
- Skill Level: Easy
- Servings : 4
- Prep Time : 15m
- Cook Time : 15m
- Ready In : 30m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
-
Calories
315 -
Calories from Fat
110 -
Total Fat
12g -
Saturated Fat
2g -
Trans Fat
0g -
Cholesterol
20mg -
Sodium
560mg -
Carbohydrates
38g -
Dietary Fiber
2g -
Sugar
4g -
Protein
12g -
Serving Size:
9 oz. (240 g)
Pasta with sardine sauce is a variation on the theme of southern Italian pasta served with a seafood tomato sauce. Tuna is a common seafood ingredient, but if you are concerned about mercury levels in tuna you can substitute any seafood. Anchovies are popular in Italy, but many Americans loath the super salty canned variety available in the United States. The only variety of anchovies Americans have ever known
Sardines are readily available canned; some in tomato sauce. Sardines are a good source of omega-3 fat and since they are low on the predator chain have little or no mercury.
This quick, easy recipe is made using canned diced tomatoes. You can substitute tomato sauce or diced fresh tomatoes if desired.
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Ingredients
- 4 oz. (113 g) canned sardines in olive oil, reserve the oil
- 6 oz. (170 g) fettuccine or other long pasta
- 4 (40 g) large green olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup (85 g) black olives, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 14.5 oz. (411 g) canned diced tomatoes
- Parmesan or Romano cheese
Method of Preparation
Step 1
Bring 3 or quarts of water to a boil and cook pasta per manufacturers directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil from sardines in a large skillet or sauce pan over low heat. Add garlic and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Do not let garlic burn.
Step 3
Add sardines and break up using a spoon. Add remaining ingredients. Increase heat to high, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 10 to 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Drain and add pasta. Toss to coat with sauce. Serve with grated or shaved cheese if desired.