PASTA SARDE RECIPE

Italian classic pasta dish (normally spaghetti or linguini) made with sardines or anchovies.

Pasta Sarde is one of those no-fuss, old-school Sicilian dishes that just hits right every time. It’s simple, comforting, and straight from the heart — the kind of recipe that’s been passed around the table for generations.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings Servings

Ingredients

5-6 large pieces Italian Crusty Bread (Pane Vittoria) hardened*
10 Anchovy Fillets in Oil sliced into small pieces
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 (454g) package Spaghetti or Linguine
2 Cloves Garlic kept whole
1 Jalapeño cut into large pieces (optional)

Instructions

Pulse the hardened bread in a food processor until coarse. Alternatively, you can grate it.
Add the olive oil to a small skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic (keep whole) and optional hot pepper. Coat in the oil until fragrant - 1-2 minutes. Remove the garlic and pepper. Reduce heat to low.
Add the small anchovy pieces and stir in the oil for a minute then add the breadcrumbs. Toss to coat, stirring continuously. If you find the mixture too dry, add a few extra splashes of oil. Toast the mixture for about 10 min on low heat, stirring continuously.
In the meantime, cook the pasta according to package directions. Do not drain. Instead, use a spaghetti scoop to spoon the pasta onto plates (to avoid drying out). Top each plate of pasta with a few tablespoons of the anchovy + breadcrumb mixture and toss to coat. Add some pasta water if needed.

Notes

We normally leave the bread out on the counter to harden. FOLLOW INSTRUCTION #1 FOR HOW TO MAKE BREADCRUMBS.

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