Pasta con Sardine

Posted 07/19/10 by ChefSnowball
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Venues:	Cheese Fish On The Road: Tastes of the World Pasta & Grains Spices & Herbs
Categories:	Basil Garlic (Dried or minced) Oregano Pasta Romano Saltwater Fish
Sub Categories:	Pappardelle Perciatelli Sardine
Places:	Sicily, Italy
Keywords:	perciatelli, pasta, sardines, garlic, oregano
Servings:	4

Ingredients:

1/2 Pound fresh medium Filleted Sardines
5 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic, sliced thin
6 Ounce Can Tomato Paste
1 Sprig Fresh Oregano
5 Fresh Basil Leaves
Freshly grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
Sea Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper to Taste
1 Pound of Pasta (Perciatelli or Pappardelle)

Preparation:

Cut sardine fillets into 1" pieces. In a saucepan, put 6 tablespoons of olive oil and garlic over medium heat. Sauté until garlic is slightly golden (not burnt). Add sardines, continue to sauté and stir until its almost like a paste (about 7 minutes or so).

Boil a large pot of cold water over high heat for the pasta. To the saucepan, add tomato paste and use the can to measure 3.5 cans of cold water, then bring to a boil. Add in the fresh oregano (leaves only), basil, raisins, and lower the heat. Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the ingredients are thick, about 40 minutes.

Boil the pasta until al dente (firm but not hard or uncooked, and not overcooked). Toss together with the sauce. Serve with grated cheese on the side.

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