Iana's Sicilian Pasta with Sardines
Iana's Sicilian Pasta with Sardines balances briny fish with the gentle sweetness of fennel and raisins, all enriched by pine nuts in a tomato base. Garlicky olive oil–toasted breadcrumbs add crunch, while a sprinkle of Parmesan brings a savory finish. Serve for a cozy dinner when you want bold Mediterranean flavors with satisfying texture.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Warm olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the fennel bulb, fronds, and onion. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the sardines with their oil and stir until crumbled. Stir in the raisins, pine nuts, basil, fennel seeds, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook until toasted. Pour in the tomatoes and let the sauce simmer.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 12 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat oil in another pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the bread crumbs and basil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 4
Drain the pasta; serve topped with the sauce, the seasoned bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 566.41 kcal High
- Protein 19.9 g Good Source
- Carbs 92.93 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.89 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.78 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 21.79 mg Moderate
- Sodium 449.77 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.75 g Good Source
- Sugar 10.67 g High
- Added Sugar 0.52 g Low Source
- Calcium 170.98 mg Moderate
- Iron 5.12 mg Good Source
- Potassium 593.21 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 11.5 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 9.27 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 1.29 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Iana's Sicilian Pasta with Sardines is an Italian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Onion, and Fennel Seed. Each serving provides about 566.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Iana's Sicilian Pasta with Sardines?
- It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Iana's Sicilian Pasta with Sardines made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Onion, Fennel Seed, Fresh Basil. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Iana's Sicilian Pasta with Sardines?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Iana's Sicilian Pasta with Sardines?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 566.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Iana's Sicilian Pasta with Sardines easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
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