PASTA (BUCATINI) CON LE SARDE (SARDINES)
This is a simple, but classic, Sicilian pasta that has Arabic overtones. The sauce is made with fennel, raisins, sardines and pine nuts. It is usually spooned over a broad or tubular pasta and then topped with a generous sprinkling of toasted breadcrumbs. While I have chosen a simple toss and top application, some cooks prefer to create multiple layers using these ingredients. The breadcrumbs in the dish are used in place of cheese and at one time they actually served that function for the poor. They also have a symbolic importance for those who observe St. Joseph's Day. As you know, Joseph was a carpenter and the breadcrumbs that crown this dish are used because they resemble the sawdust that would be found on the floor of a carpenter's workshop. Pasta con sarde is also known as St. Joseph's pasta, and in those communities where his feast day is still celebrated, you'll find this pasta on family tables, as well as on symbolic altars set up to feed the poor.
Provided by Phil Franco
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Directions:.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Combine the raisins, red-pepper flakes and wine in a bowl; set aside.
- In a small saute pan, melt the butter.
- Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until golden brown.
- Transfer to a bowl, stir in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and set aside.
- In a heavy skillet, heat 1/2 cup olive oil over medium-low heat.
- When hot, add the onion, garlic, fennel bulb and fennel seeds.
- Season with salt.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fennel is tender, about 25 minutes.
- Add the wine mixture and the sardines, breaking them into pieces with a fork.
- Bring to a boil and gently simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add enough salt to the boiling water so that it tastes salty.
- Boil the bucatini until 'al dente', 6 to 8 minutes; strain.
- Return the pasta to the pot and set over low heat.
- Fold in the fennel-sardine mixture.
- Toss in the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil.
- Add 3/4 of the fennel fronds, the pine nuts, the capers and a quarter of the bread crumbs.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide pasta among plates and sprinkle the remaining bread crumbs and fennel fronds over each.
- Serve immediately. Serves 2.
- That's it!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1495.8, Fat 70.8, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 330.3, Sodium 1658.3, Carbohydrate 133, Fiber 14, Sugar 16.7, Protein 79.2
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Ali raza Watto
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any seafood lover.
Sharill Green
[email protected]The creamy sauce in this dish is amazing.
BM Yasin
[email protected]I love the salty, briny flavor of the sardines in this dish.
Steven O'Neal
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover sardines.
Tunaa Tjipurua
[email protected]I've made this dish many times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Ali Landry
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids love it.
Asad Jhamat
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sardines, but I'm willing to give this dish a try. It looks really good.
John Barnocky
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any seafood lover. The sardines are cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend it.
chelsea denson
[email protected]I've never had pasta bucatini con le sarde before, but I'm definitely going to try it now. It looks and sounds delicious.
Azan Asif
[email protected]This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to leave a lasting impression.
SyeD Bilal Hussain
[email protected]I love this dish because it's so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes. It's also a very affordable dish, which is a plus in my book.
Sardar Shahzaib
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids love the salty, briny flavor of the sardines and the creamy texture of the sauce. I always serve it with a side of vegetables, and they always eat everything on their plates.
Shahzad Shrif
[email protected]I've made this dish many times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sardines add a unique and delicious flavor to the dish, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this dish to anyone who loves seafood and pasta.
phoenix slayer
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover sardines. I had a few cans of sardines in my pantry and I didn't know what to do with them, so I decided to make this dish. It turned out great! The sardines were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was cre
Nofisat Tiamiyu
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this dish because I'm not a big fan of sardines, but I'm so glad I did! The sardines were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Nick Marthins
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the salty, briny flavor of the sardines and the creamy texture of the sauce. The pasta was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
jan kowalski
[email protected]Pasta bucatini con le sarde is a classic Sicilian dish that is simple to make and incredibly delicious. The sardines provide a rich and flavorful sauce, while the pasta is cooked perfectly al dente. I highly recommend this dish to anyone who loves se