Linguine With Garlic-Sardine Sauce and Spinach |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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My daughter found this in a SHAPE magazine and wanted to try it. I was skeptical because I'm not a sardine fan but was intrigued by a note below the recipe that said When SHAPE staff taste-tested this recipe, they were told it contained a mystery ingredient. It's made with some sort of fish, right? asked one editor. It's really good. offered another. To which everyone agreed. And so do I. I have since become a sardine fan, if the recipe is a good one. This one is just that and more. The omega-3 fatty acids from sardines are considered heart-healthy.If however, you are still leery of cooked sardines, substitute 1 1/2 cups of medium, raw shrimp instead. So enjoy. Ingredients:
8 ounces linguine (whole-wheat optional) or 8 ounces spaghetti (whole-wheat optional) |
2 slices whole wheat bread, lightly toasted (optional) |
2 -3 teaspoons olive oil |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
4 (4 1/2 ounce) cans boneless skinless sardines in oil, drained or 4 (4 1/2 ounce) cans an equal amount of regular sardines, drained, skins carefully scraped off, flaked for bones or 1 1/2 cups medium raw shrimp, substituted for sardines |
2 cups packed fresh baby spinach |
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta, al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
2. Meanwhile, break toast into 2-inch pieces and process in a food processor into coarse crumbs. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and sauté 1 minute.
4. Add sardines and cook 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water and spinach, and toss to combine.
5. Remove from heat, add parsley and 4 tbs of bread crumbs, and toss to combine.
6. Transfer mixture to individual plates and top with remaining bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Serve.
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