(Pasta salad with sardines - Our recipe)

Time: preparation: 30 minutes
........ plus marinating time
........ cooking: 20 minutes

500 g (1,1 lb) sardines
150 g (5 1/2 oz) short pasta (penne, tortiglioni ...)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons dried chives
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried bay leaves
1 orange juice
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt

Medium difficulty

  Spoon measures are American spoons, that is standard cook's measuring spoons used in USA.
  The best plan is to regard 2 American teaspoons or tablespoons as 1 English teaspoon or tablespoon (eating spoons)

Clean the sardines. Remove their scales and innards and then fillet them.
Put the sardines in a serving plate, well detached and on their back.
Mix the orange juice with 2 tablespoons olive oil and soy sauce. Sprinkle the sardines with this mixture and let them marinate for about 30 minutes.
At this point cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package; meanwhile cook the sardines with all their marinating juice and aromatic herbs in a wok over a medium heat.
Drain the pasta and pour it into the wok. Let all the ingredients flavour for few seconds over a high heat stirring continuously. Season to taste with salt only if necessary.
Pour the pasta into a bowl, add the remaining olive oil ,stir and let all cool.
Your dish is ready!

Note

• - This dish is one-plate meal. Complete your meal with a seasonal salad and fresh fruit.
• - You can also serve this pasta warm.

What's the right wine?
Our suggestion is: Rusé di Alghero

If you want to combine this dish with other ones for a complete menu,
consult our "Members-only Area".