Pasta Con le Sarde (Sicilian Pasta With Sardines) Recipe

Name: Pasta Con le Sarde (Sicilian Pasta With Sardines) Recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (120ml) dry white wine; 1 1/2 ounces (45g) golden raisins (about 1/4 cup); Pinch saffron, optional; 4 1/2 tablespoons (67ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more as needed; 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed; 1 1/4 ounces (35g) panko bread crumbs (about 1/2 cup); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup minced peeled and cored fennel bulb (about half of one large 1 1/2-pound fennel bulb with fronds), fronds reserved; 1 cup minced yellow onion (about half of one large 1-pound onion); 4 oil-packed anchovy fillets; 1 1/4 ounces (35g) pine nuts (about 1/4 cup), toasted; 5 whole sardines (about 3/4 pound/340g total), filleted and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 pound (450g) bucatini or spaghetti

Prep Time

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

35m

This Sicilian Pasta With Sardines recipe combines the flavors of fennel, raisins, and saffron with crispy bread crumbs and tender sardines. A unique and delicious pasta dish that's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.