Pasta con le Sarde
Italian

Pasta con le Sarde

A symphony of sea and earth, this pasta features fresh sardines, wild fennel, and saffron harmonized by the sweetness of raisins and crunch of pine nuts.

Medium1 hour

Where it comes from

Hailing from Palermo, Pasta con le Sarde is a quintessential Sicilian dish, born from the island’s Arab influences and abundant local seafood.

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Boil wild fennel in salted water, then chop finely.

  3. 3

    Sauté onions in olive oil, add anchovies and dissolve.

  4. 4

    Add sardines, wild fennel, saffron, and soaked raisins to the pan.

  5. 5

    Cook pasta al dente, then combine with the sauce.

  6. 6

    Top with toasted breadcrumbs and pine nuts before serving.

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