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:

450 g

Spaghetti

1 cup

Olive Oil

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