Sardine Pasta – 25-Minute Recipe
A quick and flavorful pasta that turns a simple tin of sardines into a savory, aromatic dish. The creamy sauce is brightened with lemon zest and fresh parsley, while the crispy sardines add a delightful texture. Perfect for a light dinner on a warm day.
Recipe by foodandwine· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- sardines in tin
- olive oil
- garlic
- pasta
- pasta water
- parsley
- Parmesan cheese
- lemon zest
Instructions
- 1Smash the sardines on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 2Add a little olive oil to the pan and cook the sardines until they are heated through.
- 3Add sliced garlic to the pan and sauté briefly.
- 4Add the pasta and a splash of pasta water, stirring to reduce the liquid until a saucy consistency is reached.
- 5Stir in the chopped parsley and most of the Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined.
- 6Add the crispy sardines back into the pan.
- 7Grate fresh lemon zest over the dish, sprinkle a little more Parmesan and parsley, and toss to finish.
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Smash sardines first
Smash the sardines on the parchment sheet before adding oil and cooking.
Control sauce consistency
Add pasta water and stir until the liquid reduces to a saucy consistency.
Finish with zest and cheese
Grate fresh lemon zest and sprinkle extra Parmesan just before tossing to finish.
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- How long does it take to make Sardine Pasta?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Sardine Pasta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Sardine Pasta recipe come from?
- It was shared by foodandwine on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.