St. Joseph'S Day Sicilian Pasta Con Sarde Recipe

Name: St. Joseph'S Day Sicilian Pasta Con Sarde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs sardines, canned in olive oil; 1/2 cup pine nuts, slightly toasted; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup raisins, plumped in warm; 3/4 cup red wine, for 30 minutes; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 2 (28 ounce) cans peeled Italian tomatoes, with juice; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 small fresh fennel, cleaned,boiled and sliced thin (bulb and greens); 1 tablespoon sugar; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon oregano; st. joseph day breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

2 lbs sardines, canned in olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts, slightly toasted
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup raisins, plumped in warm
3/4 cup red wine, for 30 minutes
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 (28 ounce) cans peeled Italian tomatoes, with juice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
1 small fresh fennel, cleaned,boiled and sliced thin (bulb and greens)
1 tablespoon sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon oregano
st. joseph day breadcrumbs

1
In a large pot, saute garlic in oil for 2 minutes.
2
Add tomatoes in juice and tomato paste.
3
Cook over medium heat, stirring and breaking up tomatoes; let cook for about 10 minutes.
4
Add raisins and wine, pine nuts, sardines, fennel, sugar, salt and pepper.
5
Cook at least 30 minutes over low heat.
6
Add oregano and parsley; Stir well.
7
Simmer 10 minutes more.
8
Serve over pasta.
9
~NOTE~This pasta is never served with grated cheese.
10
Serve only with special St.
11
Joseph's Day bread crumbs.

2654

kcal

Calories

292

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs sardines, canned in olive oil, 1/2 cup pine nuts, slightly toasted, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup raisins, plumped in warm, and more.

Yes, St. Joseph'S Day Sicilian Pasta Con 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!

St. Joseph'S Day Sicilian Pasta Con Sarde

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Variations & substitutions

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