Pasta de Sardine
Ingredients:
1 lb pasta spaghetti or linguine
1 can 7 oz sardines in oil, drained and mashed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
Parmesan cheese, for serving optional
Instructions:
1 Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2 While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3 Add the mashed sardines to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, breaking them apart and combining them with the garlic.
4 Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine. If the pasta is too dry, add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
5 Stir in the fresh parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6 Serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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