PASTA CON FINOCCHIO E SARDE (PASTA WITH FENNEL AND SARDINES)
When I was a little girl growing up in NY, our little Italian family was a close knit group that gathered every weekend for fun family times and, of course, FOOD! Although seldom on the menu, this remains one of my favorite dishes. After some searching to enjoy these savory-sweet flavors again, I found this on Italicious.wordpress.com. Mangia!
Provided by Glori-B
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water for the pasta. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- While water is heating -- Heat oil in a wide saucepan over medium-high heat and add the whole cloves of garlic. When garlic starts to sizzle add the fennel, sauté for a few minutes until they start to cook. Add the raisins and the pine nuts and simmer until the water for the pasta is boiling.
- In the meantime, toast your breadcrumbs in a small heavy bottomed skillet. I usually keep old Italian bread in the freezer and chop it up in a blender when it has thawed. Trust me it is much more flavorful than store bought breadcrumbs. Keep an eye on the breadcrumbs; they usually toast quickly.
- Once the water starts to boil for the pasta add salt to the water and bring to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. You should add the sardines to the pan with the fennel at this point.
- When the pasta is perfectly al dente, add a cup of the pasta water to the fennel sauce, turn up the heat on the sauce. Drain the pasta. Without shaking all of the water out of the colander pour the pasta into the pan and toss it with the sauce. This allows for the pasta to cook a little longer in the sauce and to absorb the flavor.
- Take the pan off of the heat and toss with the toasted bread crumbs and chopped fennel fronds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.1, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 1145.8, Carbohydrate 90.7, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 8, Protein 22.7
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Philip Ogar
[email protected]I made this pasta dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the fennel and sardines. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again soon
Rt Roton
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. The fennel and sardines are disguised by the flavorful sauce, and the pasta is always a hit. I like to add a few extra vegetables to the sauce, such as chopped carrots or zucchini. This dis
William Skewes
[email protected]I thought this pasta dish was pretty good. The fennel and sardines were a nice combination, and the sauce was flavorful and light. The pasta was cooked perfectly, but I would have liked a bit more sauce. Overall, this is a solid dish that I would mak
Aasif Ajeeb idrisi
[email protected]This pasta dish was just okay. The fennel and sardines were a bit too strong for my taste, and the sauce was a bit too oily. The pasta was cooked perfectly, but overall this dish was just average.
Tina Morgan
[email protected]I found this pasta dish to be bland and uninspired. The fennel and sardines didn't add much flavor, and the sauce was watery and thin. The pasta was also undercooked. Overall, this dish was a waste of time and ingredients.
James Gititi
[email protected]This pasta dish was a bit too fishy for my taste. The sardines were overpowering and the fennel didn't do much to balance out the flavor. The pasta was also overcooked. Overall, this dish was a disappointment.
BaBe Gurung
[email protected]I've made this pasta dish several times now and it's always a hit. The fennel and sardines are a classic combination, and the addition of pine nuts and raisins makes this dish even more special. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the pasta is alwa
Shan Khan
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover sardines. The fennel and pine nuts add a nice crunch and the raisins add a touch of sweetness. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. Overall, this is a delicious and eas
Irene Waterhouse
[email protected]I made this pasta dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the fennel and sardines. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again soon
Karem Khan
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. The fennel and sardines are disguised by the flavorful sauce, and the pasta is always a hit. I like to add a few extra vegetables to the sauce, such as chopped carrots or zucchini. This dis
Quaid Khan
[email protected]I thought this pasta dish was pretty good. The fennel and sardines were a nice combination, and the sauce was flavorful and light. The pasta was cooked perfectly, but I would have liked a bit more sauce. Overall, this is a solid dish that I would mak
Tristenn Brown
[email protected]This pasta dish was just okay. The fennel and sardines were a bit too strong for my taste, and the sauce was a bit too oily. The pasta was cooked perfectly, but overall this dish was just average.
Ulises Alvarez
[email protected]I found this pasta dish to be bland and uninspired. The fennel and sardines didn't add much flavor, and the sauce was watery and thin. The pasta was also undercooked. Overall, this dish was a waste of time and ingredients.
RAJ SONY
[email protected]This pasta dish was a bit too fishy for my taste. The sardines were overpowering and the fennel didn't do much to balance out the flavor. The pasta was also overcooked. Overall, this dish was a disappointment.
Ahsan Jameel
[email protected]I've made this pasta dish several times now and it's always a hit. The fennel and sardines are a classic combination, and the addition of pine nuts and raisins makes this dish even more special. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the pasta is alwa
Valentine Arize
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover sardines. The fennel and pine nuts add a nice crunch and the raisins add a touch of sweetness. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. Overall, this is a delicious and eas
Jalidah Naggayi
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The flavors of the fennel and sardines complement each other perfectly. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and light. I will definitely be making this aga
Kate Ridge
[email protected]This pasta dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of fennel and sardines is unique and flavorful. The fennel adds a subtle anise flavor that pairs perfectly with the briny sardines. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. Overall, this is a