Spaghetti With Sardines, Dill And Fried Capers
Serves: 2
Jonathan Flatley
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
52
Spice
47
Sweetness
51
Sourness
37
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Cook spaghetti in a pasta pot of well- salted boiling water until al dente
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers
3
Fry capers until they "bloom" and are just a shade darker, about 2 minutes
4
Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain
5
Toast bread crumbs in same skillet, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes
6
Transfer to a bowl and toss with capers, dill, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
7
Add sardines to skillet with their oil (if using 3 cans sardines, discard oil from 1 can) over medium-high heat, then force garlic through a garlic press into skillet
8
Sauté until sardines are golden in spots around edges, about 2 minutes
9
Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta
10
Add pasta to skillet with cooking water and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
11
Toss until pasta is coated and sauce is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes
12
Serve topped with seasoned crumbs
13
Cook spaghetti in a pasta pot of well- salted boiling water until al dente
14
Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers
15
Fry capers until they "bloom" and are just a shade darker, about 2 minutes
16
Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain
17
Toast bread crumbs in same skillet, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes
18
Transfer to a bowl and toss with capers, dill, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
19
Add sardines to skillet with their oil (if using 3 cans sardines, discard oil from 1 can) over medium-high heat, then force garlic through a garlic press into skillet
20
Sauté until sardines are golden in spots around edges, about 2 minutes
21
Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta
22
Add pasta to skillet with cooking water and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
23
Toss until pasta is coated and sauce is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes
24
Serve topped with seasoned crumbs