READY IN 25 mins

Pasta Con Sarde (Pasta with Sardines)

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"This dish is super fast and easy, made from a recipe that has been passed down from relatives in Italy. The leftovers taste great cold, too!" — Mama Adg

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, and cook until al dente, or 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1/4 cup olive oil, cover and keep warm.
Place another 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet, and heat over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook just until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sardines, and cook 1 minute more. Stir in the bread crumbs and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. If necessary to give the mixture a crumbly texture, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Stir in the parsley and pepper, and remove from the heat. If desired, serve with additional Parmesan cheese.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 03, 2010

I don't know whether this is authentic or not but what I do know is that we loved it! For those who said the dish tasted fishy, make sure you buy a good brand of sardines like "Season." I found I didn't need nearly as much olive oil as called for and to brighten the flavor, I squeezed in the juice of a half of a lemon. So delish and thank you!!

—LINDA MCLEAN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 14, 2009

Whatever this is, "Pasta con le Sarde" it ain't. Noodles with anchovies, perhaps, but the real Pasta con le Sarde is a dish with centuries of Sicilian heritage and deserves better.

—CORNICHON

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25 Ratings

Nov 19, 2008

Sorry - I could not eat this and I like sardines. This was way too fishy and wierd. Could not find any way to blend the flavors to my liking. Luckily, the ingredients were cheap, so it wasn't too big a loss. My boyfriend said, "I think there's a reason why sardines are not used more widely..." I'm sticking to the sardine as low-mercury tuna subsititute for dips and spreads. High in omega 3's, but not an especially versatile ingredient.

—HealthyKids'Cook

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Dec 12, 2008

This recipe is great especially if you just want a quick, delicious and simple meal! Followed the instructions to the core, my husband loves it! Perhaps a little more sauce the next time :0)

—Carrie

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Sep 20, 2010

Wow- I can't believe I just turned a plain old can of sardines into this blissful fishy extravaganza. I did eliminate the extra oil however and just sauteed the garlic in some oil from the can before adding the sardines. It's still plenty oily and flavorful and will save on a monster amount of fat and calories. Thank you for this!

—Lisette

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Mar 29, 2010

If your not a true Sicilian you really can't appreciate this recipe.This is my favorite Italian dish. In my opinion my Mother made the best Pasta Con Sardine! And I'm sure your Mother made the best as well, the point is, its our Mother's recipe that throuh out the years carry the recipe from generation to generation>

—veets

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Apr 16, 2009

wow i just made this tonight because i needed something quick, easy, and healthy. i have been trying to include more sardines in my diet since they're a good source of omega 3's and vitamin D - two things that Americans are normally very deficient in. i used homemade italian seasoned bread crumbs (that were very heavily seasoned) and didn't drain the sardines. delicious!!!!!

—Allie R.

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Jul 16, 2008

I made this recipe and will make it again and again.

—Maggietoo

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Nutrition

Calories
1046 kcal
52%

Carbohydrates
106.5 g
34%

Cholesterol
87 mg
29%

Fat
52.4 g
81%

Fiber
5.4 g
22%

Protein
35.9 g
72%

Sodium
930 mg
37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pasta Con Sarde (Pasta with Sardines)

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 1046
Calories from Fat: 471

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52.4g 81 %
Saturated Fat 8.4g 42 %
Cholesterol 87mg 29 %
Sodium 930mg 37 %
Potassium 599mg 17 %
Total Carbohydrates 106.5g 34 %
Dietary Fiber 5.4g 22 %
Protein 35.9g 72 %
** Sugars 4.9g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium 48 %
Iron 76 %
Thiamin 126 %
Niacin 137 %
Vitamin B6 23 %
Magnesium 36 %
Folate 175 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.