Savory Sardine and Tomato Pasta Delight

Ingredients

- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or linguine recommended)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (4 ounces) sardines in oil, drained
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare Pasta:
PT8M
8 minutes
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. Cook Aromatics:
PT5M
5 minutes
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Be cautious not to burn the garlic.

3. Build Sauce Base:
PT10M
10 minutes
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

4. Add Sardines and Capers:
PT3M
3 minutes
Gently add the sardines and capers to the skillet. Break up the sardines slightly with a spoon and combine with the tomato mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Combine Pasta and Sauce:
PT3M
3 minutes
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat, adding the reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach the desired consistency.

6. Finish with Herbs:
PT2M
2 minutes
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped basil and parsley. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

7. Serve Hot:
PT3M
3 minutes
Transfer the pasta to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with extra basil and parsley if desired. Enjoy immediately.

Total Time

PT34M
34 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Sardine pasta, tomato pasta, fish pasta, easy dinner, Italian pasta, quick dinner, healthy pasta, Mediterranean pasta, weeknight meal, savory pasta

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total calories: 850

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