Penne with fried sardines, capers, and parsley is a delightful pasta dish that combines the flavors of the sea and the garden. The sardines are coated in a light batter and fried until golden brown, then tossed with penne pasta, capers, parsley, and a flavorful sauce. This dish is perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion, and is sure to please everyone at the table.
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SPAGHETTI WITH SARDINES, DILL AND FRIED CAPERS
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Pasta Sauté Quick & Easy Dinner Dill Capers Sardine Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti in a pasta pot of well- salted boiling water until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Fry capers until they "bloom" and are just a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Toast bread crumbs in same skillet, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with capers, dill, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Add sardines to skillet with their oil (if using 3 cans sardines, discard oil from 1 can) over medium-high heat, then force garlic through a garlic press into skillet. Sauté until sardines are golden in spots around edges, about 2 minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta. Add pasta to skillet with cooking water and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Toss until pasta is coated and sauce is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve topped with seasoned crumbs.
SARDINES WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND CAPERS
No cooking involved. This recipe is for busy people looking for an easy recipe; great for fish lovers, even those a bit skeptical of sardines. This recipe will become a staple in your diet. The ingredients really balance out the fishy flavor, and turn a can of sardines into a tasty, gourmet meal on-the-go. Pair with quinoa and a side of spinach (preferably sauteed in olive oil with lemon) for a complete lunch or dinner. This meal provides energy, focus, and saves you time and money.
Provided by iloveoliveoil
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the sardines on a small plate. Squeeze the lemon half over the sardines; season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes. Scatter the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers over the mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 130.6 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 864.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
PASTA WITH SARDINES, BREAD CRUMBS AND CAPERS
This quick and easy version of the classic Sicilian pasta dish comes together in about 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and fridge. You can pick up anything you're missing at the corner deli.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, pastas, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Put half the oil (2 tablespoons) in a medium skillet over medium heat. When it's hot, add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, less than 5 minutes, and then remove. Add the remaining oil and the onion to the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until just tender; drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Turn the heat under the onions to medium-high and add the lemon zest, capers and sardines; cook, stirring occasionally, until just heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the sardine mixture and toss well to combine. Add the parsley, most of the bread crumbs and some reserved water, if necessary, to moisten. Taste and adjust seasoning, garnishing with more parsley and bread crumbs.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 485, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 363 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
PENNE WITH FRIED SARDINES, CAPERS, AND PARSLEY
Steps:
- Bring a kettle of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente and drain well in a colander. In a bowl toss together pasta, parsley, onion, capers, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle mixture with lemon juice and olive oil and toss to combine.
- In a 9- to 10-inch heavy deep skillet heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil over high heat until hot but not smoking and gently lower half of sardines with a slotted spoon into oil. Fry sardines until crisp and golden, about 1 minute, and transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Fry and drain remaining sardines in same manner. Add sardines to pasta and toss to combine.
PENNE WITH GRILLED TUNA AND CRISP- FRIED CAPERS
The fried capers add a nice unexpected touch--be sure to save the butter drained from them for another use, such as flavoring vegetables. I dipped some bread in it and that proved quite tasty, too. Watch the tuna closely---the chunks are easy to overcook, in which case they will be dry. -Adapted from License to Grill
Provided by GaylaJ
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the capers and butter and bring to a simmer; the pan should be big enough so the capers can move around and fry freely, which will take 10-12 minutes (they should be golden brown and crispy when they are finished).
- Drain off remaining butter and put the capers on a paper towel to drain.
- While the capers are cooking, thread the tuna chunks on skewers, brush with the vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the skewers on the grill over a medium-hot fire and cook for 3-4 minutes per side (to check for doneness cut into one of the chunks--it should be pink but not red in the center).
- Remove from grill and let cool until they are cool enough to slide off the skewers.
- In the meantime, bring 4 quarts of salted water to boil in a large pot over high heat; add the pasta, return to boil and cook for 8-10 minutes, until pasta is tender but not mushy.
- Drain and place in a large bowl.
- Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, grilled tuna and salt and pepper to taste; add capers, toss well, and serve.
PENNE WITH FRIED SARDINES, CAPERS AND PARSLEY
For those of you trying to fit a little omega-3 into your diets, maybe you will want to give this one a try. From Gourmet, 1997.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Penne
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a kettle of salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta until al dente and drain well in a colander.
- In a bowl toss together pasta, parsley, onion, capers, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle mixture with lemon juice and olive oil and toss to combine.
- In a 9- to 10-inch heavy deep skillet heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil over high heat until hot but not smoking and gently lower half of sardines with a slotted spoon into oil.
- Fry sardines until crisp and golden, about 1 minute, and transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Fry and drain remaining sardines in same manner.
- Add sardines to pasta and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.4, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 545, Carbohydrate 96.5, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 2, Protein 23
Tips:
- To save time, purchase boneless and skinless sardines. If using sardines with bones, remove them before cooking.
- If you don't have capers on hand, you can substitute chopped olives or pickles.
- To make the dish more flavorful, use a good quality olive oil. You can also add a splash of white wine or lemon juice to the pan when frying the sardines.
- Be careful not to overcook the sardines, as they will become tough. Cook them just until they are opaque and flaky.
- Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
Conclusion:
Penne with Fried Sardines, Capers, and Parsley is a simple but delicious pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The sardines provide a flavorful and healthy boost of protein, while the capers and parsley add a briny and herbaceous flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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