Sicilian Pasta with Sardines

Ingredients

• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 4 oz canned sardines in oil
• 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 12 oz rotini and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 1 sliced onion and cook until soft and golden, about 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the 4 oz sardines (drained and flaked) to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, breaking them up with a spoon, until they are heated through and fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with their juices. Season with the 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

5. 5

   Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

6. 6

   Stir in the 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot, with extra parsley or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Tools you’ll need

• Large pot
• Large skillet
• Colander
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Knife and cutting board

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