PASTA WITH FENNEL, SARDINES, AND PINE NUTS

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Sardines in a pine-nut-and-fennel sauce add complex flavors and protein to this easy pasta dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound penne, trenette, or other short pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 onion, finely chopped
2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and thinly sliced, plus 1/4 cup green fronds
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 cans (3.75 ounces each) sardines packed in olive oil
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus 1 lemon for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine oil and pine nuts in a large saute pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until nuts are lightly toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add onion, sliced fennel, garlic, and salt to pan; season with pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and light golden, 9 to 10 minutes. Add sardines; stir in lemon zest and juice. Chop reserved fennel fronds; stir into mixture.
  • Drain pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta to mixture in pan along with enough cooking water to coat; toss to combine. Divide among four serving plates; grate lemon zest over each. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 g, Cholesterol 20 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 28 g, Sodium 548 g

Nia Vekua
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The pine nuts were a bit too crunchy for my taste. I would have preferred them to be toasted or chopped.


MITHU WORLD
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The fennel was a bit overpowering in this dish. I would have preferred it with less fennel and more sardines.


Emma Munoz
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This dish was a bit too fishy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a different type of fish, like salmon or tilapia.


David Arzumanyan
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I'm not a big fan of sardines, but I really enjoyed this dish. The fennel and pine nuts really balanced out the flavor of the sardines. I would definitely make this again.


Gaming pro
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The fennel and sardines were a great combination, and the pine nuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Akelish khan Khan
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I loved this dish! The fennel and sardines were so flavorful, and the pine nuts added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


ALI GAMING ZONE
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This dish was amazing! The fennel and sardines were a perfect combination, and the pine nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Liliana Carroll
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Overall, this dish was just okay. I wouldn't make it again.


Andrea Vazquez
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The pine nuts were a bit too crunchy for my taste. I would have preferred them to be toasted or chopped.


Iraida Leal
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The fennel was a bit overpowering in this dish. I would have preferred it with less fennel and more sardines.


Alice Yukio
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This dish was a bit too fishy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a different type of fish, like salmon or tilapia.


Claire Gibson
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I'm always looking for new and interesting pasta recipes, and this one definitely fit the bill! The fennel and sardines were a great combination, and the pine nuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this dish again.


okpere lovina
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This pasta dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the fennel, sardines, and pine nuts. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone loo


Iqbal Hussen
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The fennel and sardines were a bit of a surprise, but they really worked well together. The pine nuts added a nice crunch and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Seyad Hashmi
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The fennel and sardines were a great combination, and the pine nuts added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Stephanie Gilbert
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I'm not a huge fan of sardines, but this recipe changed my mind! The fennel and pine nuts really balanced out the flavor of the sardines, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Stan Meiko
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This pasta dish was absolutely delightful! The fennel and sardines complemented each other perfectly, and the pine nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.