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

Cook 35m

Total 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.