Pasta con le Sarde Fresca (Pasta with Fresh Tomatoe

Name: Pasta con le Sarde Fresca (Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Sardines)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped; 1 fennel bulb, cored and finely chopped; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons dried currants; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; One 4-ounce can fine-quality olive oilpacked sardines; 1 pound spaghetti; Tender fennel fronds, for garnish

Servings: persons

1
Combine the tomatoes, chopped fennel, onion, currants and olive oil in a large bowl.
2
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Let sit for 1 hour at room temperature for flavors to meld.
4
With your fingers, gently break the sardines into bite-size pieces, removing any bones and scales as needed.
5
Stir the sardines gently into the tomato sauce, taking care not to break them up too much.
6
Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling well-salted water until al dente.
7
Drain well and add to the bowl of sauce.
8
Toss to combine, then taste and adjust the seasonings.
9
Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with the fennel fronds.

102

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* 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.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped, 1 fennel bulb, cored and finely chopped, 1/2 red onion, finely chopped, 3 tablespoons dried currants, and more.

Yes, Pasta con le Sarde Fresca (Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Sardines) falls under the Seafood 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.

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Pasta con le Sarde Fresca (Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Sardines)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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