Fettuccine with Sardines in Tomato-Lemon Sauce
Pasta de Sardine combines tender fettuccine with sardines in tomato sauce, softened onion and garlic, bright lemon juice, and a touch of red pepper heat. Olive oil and freshly grated Parmesan round out the seafood-forward sauce, making this a quick, satisfying dinner for a weeknight or an easy meal when you want something different from ordinary pasta.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fettuccine with Sardines in Tomato-Lemon Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook the fettuccine in the boiling water until almost tender, about 8 minutes.
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add sardines and tomato sauce, stir to combine, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and keep at a simmer.
- 3
Drain the pasta, add it to the sauce, and stir to combine. Cover, turn off the heat, and let stand for 3 minutes. Squeeze lemon over the top and divide among four serving plates. Garnish with Parmesan and red pepper flakes.
- Calories 364.97 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 15.83 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 49.12 g 18%
- Total Fat 12.38 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.29 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 33.17 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 174.76 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 3.52 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 188.12 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 2.22 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 179.2 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 57.88 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 16.97 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fettuccine with Sardines in Tomato Lemon Sauce is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Fettuccine Pasta, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 364.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fettuccine with Sardines in Tomato-Lemon Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Fettuccine Pasta, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Lemon, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fettuccine with Sardines in Tomato-Lemon Sauce?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 364.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fettuccine with Sardines in Tomato-Lemon Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Fettuccine with Sardines in Tomato-Lemon Sauce healthy?
- Fettuccine with Sardines in Tomato-Lemon Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 364.97 calories and 15.83 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 174.76 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.29 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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