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Linguine with Sardines and Parsley

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A quick version of the traditional Sicilian dish pasta con le sarde. Accompany it with herbed focaccia topped with goat cheese, as well as a salad of roasted red bell peppers. Finish the meal with a fresh fruit tart.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2, can be doubled

Ingredients

8 ounces linguine
1 3 3/4-ounce can small sardines packed in olive oil, drained,1 tablespoon oil reserved
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2/3 cup chopped Italian parsley
Lemon wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil reserved from sardines and olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add wine; increase heat and boil until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Mix parsley into wine sauce. Pour 1/3 cup sauce into small bowl and reserve.

    Step 3

    Drain pasta. Add to skillet and toss over low heat to coat with sauce. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Divide pasta between 2 plates. Top with sardines and reserved 1/3 cup sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.

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