Wednesday 27 June 2012

Sardine and Anchovy Pasta

Cooking is normally the way I relax. Some days, after a long day at work, all I want to do is get into the kitchen and unwind. Call it weird, that's just me. Not always. After a particular stressful drama rehearsal (1 week to go and not one rehearsal with whole cast), all I wanted was something quick, easy and in the cupboard. However, like Old Mother Hubbard, the cupboards were bare. This is what I found so this is what I cooked, classic combination that works, god bless Italy. This was for 2 with plenty left over for the next day.

Doesn't look much; tasted great

What you need:

Roughly 400g linguini
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp chilli flakes
1 can sardines (boneless preferably)
1 can anchovies
2 tbsp capers
1 tin of tomatoes
small handful of pitted and chopped olives
handful of chopped parsley


What you need to do:

  • Cook pasta
  • Whilst cooking chop garlic add to a pan with a slug of olive oil. Fry for a minute.
  • Chuck in the chilli flakes, sardines and anchovies.
  • Add tomatoes, capers and olives
  • Simmer for a couple of minutes then stir through pasta

Simple and incredibly cheap.

3 comments:

  1. This dish looks delicious. I love pasta and anchovies are a favorite of mine. I bet you don't hear that too often.

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  2. Hi Susannah,
    Thank you for stopping by my blog, and for following too! Really appreciate it. Your pasta meal looks delicious, pasta is always a favourite in my house. I have not tried with canned sardines before.
    I'm glad that you've stopped by, cos I'm happy to follow you right back! Will be back again, have a lovely day! :)

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  3. Hey thanks so much for leaving a comment, got me really excited!xx

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