Spanish Sardines Pasta

Ingredients

• •8 oz fettuccine
• •3¾ oz sardine fillets
• •2 Tbsp olive oil
• •1 small onion
• •2 cloves garlic
• •4 oz cherry tomatoes
• •4 oz olives
• •2 tsp capers
• •1 Tbsp lemon juice
• •½ tsp pepper flakes
• •½ cup reserved pasta water
• •pepper
• •parmesan cheese
• •parsley

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Method

From maplewoodroad.com — read the original

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