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Spicy Tomato Sardines Pasta Recipe
ET Food Voyage
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Course
Dinner
Ingredients
250
g
Linguine Pasta / Spaghetti
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
2
cloves
Garlic
finely chopped
½
large Onion
sliced
1
tsp
Red Chilli Flakes
120
g
Oil-packed Tinned Sardines
drained
1
tsp
Paprika
1
tsp
Italian Mixed Herbs
1
tbsp
Tomato Paste
400
g (1 tin)
Chopped Tomatoes
Salt & Black Pepper
to taste
Lemon Juice
to taste
Fresh Parsley Leaves
for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add in garlic and red chilli flakes, saute for a minute until fragrant.
Add in the sliced onions, cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Season with paprika, Italian mixed herbs, salt and black pepper.
Stir in tomato paste. Let cook until deepened in colour.
Add the sardines. Roughly break it up using a wooden spatula.
Stir in chopped tomatoes. Bring to a boil then let simmer for 10 minutes.
Toss in cooked pasta and mix well.
Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately.
Notes
I used oil-packed tinned sardines here but if you're a bit more health-conscious than I am, feel free to use those in brined water.
Keyword
Pasta, Quick Recipes, Sardines