Pasta Con Le Sarde Recipe

Name: Pasta Con Le Sarde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -6 tablespoons olive oil (more or less, if needed); 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs or 1 cup store-bought dry breadcrumbs or 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (more if needed); 1 fennel bulbs or 2 medium onions, diced; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in puree; 2 (4 3/8 ounce) cansboneless skinless sardines, in water, drained (King Oscar or Brunswick); ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; 12-¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste); sprinkling crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1 lb penne, regata (or any other ridged pasta)

Servings: persons

4 -6 tablespoons olive oil (more or less, if needed)
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs or 1 cup store-bought dry breadcrumbs or 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (more if needed)
1 fennel bulbs or 2 medium onions, diced
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in puree
2 (4 3/8 ounce) cansboneless skinless sardines, in water, drained (King Oscar or Brunswick)
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
12-¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
sprinkling crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 lb penne, regata (or any other ridged pasta)

1
In a large non-stick frying pan, heat 2-3 tablespoons oil over moderate heat.
2
Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes.
3
Remove the crumbs from the pan and toss with Parmesan.
4
Wipe out pan.
5
In the same pan heat the remaining 2-3 tablespoons olive oil over moderately high heat.
6
Add the fennel or onions, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5-10 minutes.
7
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute longer.
8
Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
9
Reduce the heat and simmer until thick, about 10 minutes.
10
Add the sardines, parsley, salt and pepper.
11
Break up the sardines with a fork.
12
Remove from the heat.
13
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente(according to pkg instructions).
14
Drain.
15
Toss the pasta well with sauce and half of the breadcrumbs.
16
Top with the remaining crumbs which have been seasoned with Parmesan cheese.

1053

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -6 tablespoons olive oil (more or less, if needed), 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs or 1 cup store-bought dry breadcrumbs or 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (more if needed), 1 fennel bulbs or 2 medium onions, diced, and more.

Yes, Pasta Con Le Sarde falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta Con Le Sarde

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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