A quick version of the traditional Sicilian dish pasta con le sarde. Accompany it with herbed focaccia topped with goat cheese, as well as a salad of roasted red bell peppers. Finish the meal with a fresh fruit tart.
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 2, can be doubled
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil reserved from sardines and olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add wine; increase heat and boil until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Mix parsley into wine sauce. Pour 1/3 cup sauce into small bowl and reserve.
Step 3
Drain pasta. Add to skillet and toss over low heat to coat with sauce. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Divide pasta between 2 plates. Top with sardines and reserved 1/3 cup sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.