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Spanish Sardines Pasta

Name: Spanish Sardines Pasta
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz fettuccine; 3.75 oz can Spanish sardine fillets in oil (or regular sardine fillets in oil); 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 oz grape or cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 oz black olives, sliced; 2 tsp capers; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 c reserved pasta water; Freshly ground black pepper; Grated Parmesan cheese; Parsley for garnish

By Maplewood Road25 min2 servings

Spanish Sardines Pasta might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 2 servings with 920 calories, 40g of protein, and 42g of fat each. For $3.1 per serving, this recipe covers 39% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet. It is brought to you by spoonacular user maplewoodroad. Try Pasta With Sar

Instructions

1
Start by cooking the pasta as usual. Just before you drain it, reserve 1/2 c of the pasta water and set aside.
2
While the fettuccine is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan over low heat.
3
Add onion and cook for 3 minutes or until it just starts to soften.
4
Then, add garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
5
Add tomatoes, olives, capers, lemon juice, pepper flakes, and sardines (including the oil) and cook for 4 minutes. When adding the sardines, lightly break up the fillets with a fork.
6
Next, add reserved pasta water and freshly ground black pepper to taste and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
7
Finally, add cooked fettuccine to the pan and toss in the sauce.
8
Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and parsley, and serve with a nice crusty bread. Enjoy!