Sardine Pasta with Lemon, Capers and Chili Flakes

Name: Sardine Pasta with Lemon, Capers and Chili Flakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces angel hair (capellini) or spaghetti pasta; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup shallots; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 package Season Brand Sardines in Pure Olive Oil, drained; 3 tablespoons capers; 5 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
404 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Sardine Pasta with Lemon, Capers and Chili Flakes

Iris Warren

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Easy, delicious and heart healthy recipe for Mediterranean Sardine Pasta with light lemon olive oil sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces angel hair (capellini) or spaghetti pasta
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup shallots minced
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes spicy - use more or less to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
1 package Season Brand Sardines in Pure Olive Oil, drained 4.375 oz
3 tablespoons capers rinsed
5 tablespoons lemon juice or more to taste
3 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil chopped

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Instructions

Set a large pot of water over high heat to boil (this will be your pasta cooking water). Meanwhile, in a large sauteuse, sauté pan, or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once the olive oil is hot, add the shallots, lemon zest, crushed red pepper and salt. Cook until the shallots are soft and translucent (careful, don't let them burn!).Add the sardines and capers to the pan. Saute for about 2 minutes until warmed through, breaking up the sardines into smaller pieces as you sauté.
When the sardines begin to turn golden, slowly stir in the fresh lemon juice. Turn heat to lowest setting to keep warm while you cook your pasta.When pasta water boils, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving a cup of the pasta cooking water.
Add the cooked pasta and fresh chopped parsley or basil to the pan with the sauce (alternatively, you can put the pasta back in the large pasta pot and pour the sauce over it). Toss pasta to evenly coat with sauce, mixing well with the other ingredients. If the pasta seems too dry, add a little of the reserved pasta cooking water, 1 tbsp at a time, to loosen it a bit. It should not be thick or heavy, and the noodles should be lightly coated with oil.Add additional salt, lemon or chili pepper flakes to taste, if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

You will also need: large sauteuse, sauté pan, or skillet, plus a large pot for boiling pasta.
arge sauteuse, sauté pan, or skillet,

Nutrition Information

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Calories 404kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 478mg (20%) Potassium 145mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 180IU (4%) Vitamin C 9.2mg (10%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 404 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	404kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	44g	15%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Sodium	478mg	20%
Potassium	145mg	3%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	180IU	4%
Vitamin C	9.2mg	10%
Calcium	18mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%