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Fisherman's Net Pasta Sardine Crumble

Fisherman's Net Pasta Sardine Crumble: A Mediterranean Gem

Fisherman's Net Pasta Sardine Crumble is a Mediterranean delight combining al dente spaghetti, umami-packed sardines, and vibrant herbs for a satisfying weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Dried Spaghetti or gluten-free pasta
  • 1 tablespoon Salt for pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil for sauce
For the Tomato Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic sliced
  • 1 medium Red Onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Chili Flakes optional
  • 28 ounces Canned Chopped Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
For the Sardine Crumble
  • 2 cans Canned Sardines drained
  • 1 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs preferably day-old bread
  • 2 tablespoons Capers
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill or chives/basil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice for finishing

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • small pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Fisherman's Net Pasta Sardine Crumble
  1. Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté garlic and red onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in chili flakes, canned tomatoes, white wine, and sugar. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, then add black pepper, parsley, and lemon zest.
  4. In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté breadcrumbs until golden, then add sardines, capers, and dill, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Combine spaghetti with tomato sauce, adding reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce.
  6. Plate pasta and top with sardine crumble. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Experiment with seafood options like mackerel or shrimp. Leftovers keep well in airtight containers for up to 2 days.

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