Ingredients
For the breadcrumbs:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (30 g)
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, from an organic lemon
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
For the pasta:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine (125 ml)
- 4 anchovies, finely chopped (alternatively anchovy paste)
- 1 x can 100 g boneless skinless sardines in olive oil, drained
- Pinch of red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons capers (in brine), drained
- juice from 1/2 a lemon or more, to taste
- 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 500 g dried pasta of choice
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add panko and cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Wipe skillet clean.
- Return the pan to the stove and add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the shallots and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until just softened, then and add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the wine, cook until reduced slightly, then add the capers, anchovies and sardines, breaking them apart gently with a wooden spoon. Cook just long enough to heat through, 2-3 minutes, then add the lemon juice.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to packet instructions, until al dente. Just before draining, scoop out 1/2 cup (125 ml) of of the pasta cooking water.
- Add the pasta to the sardine mixture, along some of the reserved cooking water (1/3 or more) to the pasta and toss well to combine. Add a little more liquid if needed.
- Add most of the parsley and toasted bread crumbs; toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve into bowls and garnish with the remaining parsley and bread crumbs. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- For recipes like this one, I use my favorite Farchioni Olii SpA extra-virgin olive oil . The oil is heat-resistant and is well suited for roasting, frying and also in salads.
