Sicilian Pasta Recipe

Name: Sicilian Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: sea salt; 1 pound spaghetti not thin or angel hair; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil cold pressed, if possible; 2 cloves garlic sliced thin; 1 inch anchovy fillets packed oil; 2 inches sardines cans, packed oil; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup nuts untoasted pignoli; fronds handful of fresh fennel, anise, coarsely chopped, use only the delicate gree; 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

sea salt
1 pound spaghetti not thin or angel hair
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil cold pressed, if possible
2 cloves garlic sliced thin
1 inch anchovy fillets packed oil
2 inches sardines cans, packed oil
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup nuts untoasted pignoli
fronds handful of fresh fennel, anise, coarsely chopped, use only the delicate gree
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

1
Boil 4-6 quarts of water with enough sea salt to emulate 'sea water'. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
2
Heat a thick, flat saucepan over medium to high heat. Add olive oil. When the oil ripples, add the garlic and anchovy fillets with oil.
3
When anchovies dissolve, add the sardines with oil. Saute for a minute or so. Add the tomatoes and stock. When heated through, add the raisins, pignoli nuts, and fennel.
4
When the pasta is done, toss it in the saucepan to cook a few minutes. Toss finished pasta with the breadcrumbs instead of cheese.
5
Serve in individual pasta bowls. Add a drizzle of olive oil over each serving just before reaching the table.

855

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: sea salt, 1 pound spaghetti not thin or angel hair, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil cold pressed, if possible, 2 cloves garlic sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Sicilian Pasta 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!

Sicilian Pasta

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