Sardine Pasta

I’m surrounded by boxes and bubble wrap. I’ve been busy packing all the stuff I’ve collected (purchased and gifted) since living here in the UAE. Omggg! The books and kitchen stuff! My clothes didn’t even have to compete! 😂 I’ve been in the UAE since 2007, so imagine how much stuff I have to pack, and how many boxes I need to send to the Philippines. Hence the lack of energy for blogging, among other things. My mind is busy, as well as my body. I’m not complaining though, just telling you because I don’t have anything else to say. 😂

Aside from packing, I’m also trying to use up some of the stuff in my pantry, and that includes the sardines from Portugal that Linda gifted me. If you know me well, you’ll know that if I can wait until the expiry date before consuming something, I will. Not because I don’t like it, but because I don’t want it to be gone too soon. Are you like me, or is it just me?

Anyway, the pasta… Sometimes, the best meals come together with just a few simple ingredients. That’s exactly what makes this Sardine Pasta such a winner. It’s made with basic ingredients like canned sardines, garlic, tomatoes, and pasta. It’s perfect for when you want something tasty without a lot of effort. Personally, I love it a little spicy with a squeeze of lemon.

NOTES ON SARDINE PASTA:

• I used the oil from the canned sardines. It was enough for me so I skipped the extra virgin olive oil.

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Sardine Pasta

A quick and flavorful pasta with sardines, garlic, and a touch of lemon – easy, tasty, and packed with bold flavors!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 3

Author Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook

Ingredients

• 150 g spaghetti
• Extra virgin olive oil see notes
• 2 cans of sardines
• 5 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp sliced green olives
• 20 basil leaves sliced
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup pasta water

To serve:

• Chili flakes
• Lemon juice
• Extra virgin olive oil see notes

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. You can do this while cooking the sardine.
2. Add some of the sardine oil (or extra virgin olive oil) to a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot enough, add garlic, and cook until fragrant.
3. Add cherry tomatoes, and cook until soft. You can also pierce the tomatoes, or push them down once they are soft to help release the juices.
4. Add the sardines just to warm them up, then add the olives.
5. Add the cooked pasta, and some of the pasta water, and the rest of the sardine oil. Also add the basil leaves and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
6. I love to add some lemon juice and chili flakes to the sardine pasta before enjoying them.

Recipe Notes

• I used the oil from the canned sardines. It was enough for me so I skipped the extra virgin olive oil.

 

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