Pasta with Fennel, Sardines, and Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Pasta with Fennel, Sardines, and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound penne, trenette, or other short pasta; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and thinly sliced, plus 1/4 cup green fronds; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; Freshly ground pepper; 2 cans (3.75 ounces each) sardines packed in olive oil; Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus 1 lemon for serving

Servings: persons

1 pound penne, trenette, or other short pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 onion, finely chopped
2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and thinly sliced, plus 1/4 cup green fronds
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 cans (3.75 ounces each) sardines packed in olive oil
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus 1 lemon for serving

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2
Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions, about 8 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, combine the oil and pine nuts in a large saute pan.
4
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the nuts are lightly toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Add the onion, sliced fennel, garlic, and salt to pan; season with pepper.
6
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and light golden, 9 to 10 minutes.
7
Add the sardines; stir in the lemon zest and juice.
8
Chop the reserved fennel fronds; stir into the mixture.
9
Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
10
Add the pasta to the mixture in the pan along with enough cooking water to coat; toss to combine.
11
Divide among 4 serving plates; grate lemon zest over each.
12
Serve immediately.
13
(Per serving)
14
Calories: 571
15
Fat: 17g
16
Cholesterol: 20mg
17
Carbohydrate: 73g
18
Sodium: 548mg
19
Protein: 28g
20
Fiber: 13g

2515

kcal

Calories

220

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 pound penne, trenette, or other short pasta, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Fennel, Sardines, and Pine Nuts 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.

Pasta with Fennel, Sardines, and Pine Nuts

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