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-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs linguine, sardines in olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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), drained sardines in olive oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2, juiced lemon
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 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.
