Portuguese Sardine Tomato Pasta
By: Kira Lee
This Portuguese sardine tomato pasta is a pantry-friendly dinner with a sauce that tastes slow-cooked even though it comes together quickly. Garlic and onion build the base, crushed tomatoes add body, and the sardines bring a deep savory flavor that works its way through every bite.
Let the tomato sauce cook down before adding the fish, then fold the sardines in gently near the end. This keeps the pieces from disappearing into the sauce. Pasta water helps everything come together, while basil or parsley adds freshness. Cheese is optional because the dish already has plenty of character without it.
Ingredients
Cooking instructions
- 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
- 2
Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
- 3
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 4
Saute garlic and onion until soft and fragrant.
- 5
Add crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce.
- 6
Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 7
Add King Cup Premium Portuguese Sardines.
- 8
Gently break the sardines into large pieces.
- 9
Add cooked pasta and toss with the sauce.
- 10
Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- 11
Season with black pepper and a small pinch of sugar if the sauce tastes too sharp.
- 12
Garnish with herbs and cheese, if desired.
