Spaghetti with Sardines, Dill and Fried Capers |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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If you're not a fan of canned sardines yet, heres a great introduction: Sicilian-inspired pasta packed with meaty fish, crisp-fried capers, and plenty of dill. Did we mention the toasted fresh bread crumbs? Ingredients:
1 pound spaghetti |
1/3 cup olive oil |
1/4 cup drained capers, patted dry |
2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from a baguette) |
1/2 cup chopped dill |
2 to 3 (3 3/4-ounces) cans sardines in olive oil |
4 garlic cloves |
Directions:
1. Cook spaghetti in a pasta pot of well- salted boiling water until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Fry capers until they bloom and are just a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Toast bread crumbs in same skillet, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with capers, dill, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
3. Add sardines to skillet with their oil (if using 3 cans sardines, discard oil from 1 can) over medium-high heat, then force garlic through a garlic press into skillet. Sauté until sardines are golden in spots around edges, about 2 minutes.
4. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta. Add pasta to skillet with cooking water and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Toss until pasta is coated and sauce is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve topped with seasoned crumbs.
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