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Barilla Spaghetti Pasta Con Le Sarde

Barilla Spaghetti Pasta Con Le Sarde

Sardines elevated to gourmet flair with olive oil caviar, saffron and fennel pollen

15 minutes total

Elevate your pasta game with this gourmet Sicilian recipe by Chef Kshitiz Sethi of @kshitizsethi. Premium-quality Barilla Spaghetti pasta makes the perfect canvas for the rich flavour of sardines, paired with sweet raisins, delicate pine nuts and fragrant saffron in an Italian tomato paste. Finished with olive oil caviar, every bite is a delightful culinary experience you can recreate at home!

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Ingredients

Serves 4

1 box Barilla Spaghetti pasta
1 box sardine fillet, cleaned
2 cups fennel
1 can Italian tomato paste
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
2 onions
1/2 tsp saffron
Fennel pollen and fronds to garnish
Olive oil caviar to finish
To taste salt

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs

Method

Step 1

In a stock pot, add fennel stalks, saffron and salt. Bring to a boil and cook Barilla Spaghetti pasta until al dente.

Step 2

In another sauté pan, add olive oil, diced onion, chopped fennel tops and cook for 1 minute. Then add pine nut, raisins, and few strands of saffron, cook for another minute.

Step 3

Add cleaned sardines and tomato paste and a little pasta water if needed, and cook until sardines are done.

Step 4

Mix in cooked Barilla Spaghetti pasta with the sauce.

Step 5

Plate the pasta and sprinkle Italian breadcrumbs. Garnish with fennel pollen and fronds and finish with olive oil caviar.

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Classic Blue Box

Classic Blue Box

Spaghetti

The most famous pasta shape in the world and the most popular shape in Italy; the name comes from the Italian word "spagh", which means "lengths of cord." Spaghetti is a classic and versatile cut that originates from the south of Italy and is commonly used with tomato sauces, fresh vegetables or fish.

  • Shape Long
  • Cook time 10 mins
  • Pack size 410 g
  • Range Classic Blue Box
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