Spaghetti with Sardines, Rocket and Anchovy Crumbs

Serves4
Prep5 minutes
Cook15 minutes
SourceWFI
  • italian
  • pasta
  • fish
  • sardines

Ingredients

4
Serves 4

Method

  1. Drain the anchovies and put them in a frying pan over a gently heat with 3 tablespoons . Stir the anchovies until they disintegrate, add the , turn up the heat and stir briskly as they turn golden.
  2. Tip the into a sieve, discard the oil, then drain on kitchen paper; set aside.
  3. Bring a large pan of salted water to a fast boil and drop in the . Drain the sardines and break them into small pieces with a fork.
  4. Wipe out the frying pan and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook the gently for 1-2 minutes, then stir in the , followed by the sardines.
  5. Once the is cooked, drain it, reserving a little of the cooking water. Tip the pasta into the frying pan, turning and tossing, then add the , zest and little of the reserved cooking water.
  6. Taste, check the seasoning and divide between warm plates, topping each with anchovy crumbs.