Sardines And Tomatoes Over Spaghetti Squash Recipes

SARDINES AND TOMATOES OVER SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Bisect the spaghetti squash lengthwise. (This is easiest if you plunge your chef's knife vertically in the center of squash parallel to the long axis and then rotate it 90 degrees to the cutting board. Then, remove the knife and turn the squash end to end and make the rest of the cut in a similar manner.) Remove the seeds and place half the squash face down on a plate and microwave for about 6 minutes (more or less depending on size).
• While the squash cooks, place everything else in a saucepan and bring to a boil then simmer. Break the sardines into small chunks with a spoon.
• When the squash is done, grab it with a towel (it will be very hot!), hold vertically over a plate or platter and scrape the strands of squash out with a fork.
• Pour the sardine-tomato-spice mixture over the mountain of squash and enjoy!

PASTA CON SARDE (PASTA WITH SARDINES)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, and cook until al dente, or 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1/4 cup olive oil, cover and keep warm.
• Place another 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet, and heat over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook just until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sardines, and cook 1 minute more. Stir in the bread crumbs and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. If necessary to give the mixture a crumbly texture, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Stir in the parsley and pepper, and remove from the heat. If desired, serve with additional Parmesan cheese.

SPAGHETTI WITH SARDINES

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a medium pan and cook the garlic for 1 min. Add the chilli flakes, tomatoes and sardines, breaking up roughly with a wooden spoon. Heat for 2-3 mins, then stir in the olives, capers and most of the parsley. Mix well to combine.
• Drain the pasta, reserving a couple of tbsp of the water. Add the pasta to the sauce and mix well, adding the reserved water if the sauce is a little thick. Divide between 4 bowls and sprinkle with the remaining parsley.