Pasta With Sardines And Lemon
This flavorful sardine pasta dish is a delightful combination of smoky sardines, al dente pasta, and a zesty lemon kick. With a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, vibrant radishes, and nutritious kale, this recipe brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table. It's a simple yet impressive meal that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 4-ounce cans smoked whole sardines
- 12 linguine or other dried pasta
- 4 olive oil, divided
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3/4 crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 radishes, trimmed, quartered
- 2 baby kale or spinach leaves
- 2 (or more) fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- Lemon zest (for serving)
Instructions
- Clean sardines, if needed, by splitting in half lengthwise with a knife and removing backbones; set aside.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add pasta, radishes, kale, half of sardines, and 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid to pot. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring and adding more pasta cooking liquid by Tablespoonfuls if needed, until sauce coats pasta. Stir in lemon juice and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. Serve topped with lemon zest and remaining sardines.
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