Linguine with Sardine and Garlic Oil
A simple, umami-rich pasta dish where sardines melt into a fragrant garlic oil sauce, perfect for weeknights. This Italian pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs linguine, sardines in olive oil, and garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine
- 2 (4 oz cans) sardines in olive oil, drained
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz linguine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Step 2: Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add drained sardines to the skillet, breaking them up with a fork until mostly mashed. Stir in 1/2 lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Add drained linguine and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- Step 4: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then serve immediately.
