Pasta with Sardines

Instructions

• Prepare Ingredients:

  • Slice 1 onion.

  • Chop 3 garlic cloves.

  • Cut 1 red bell pepper (paprika) into strips.

  • Halve 12 cherry tomatoes.

  • Clean 100g oyster mushrooms.

  • Rinse a handful of spinach thoroughly.

• Cook the Pasta:

  • Boil 300g penne pasta in salted water until al dente, following the package instructions.

  • Reserve 1 glass of pasta water before draining the rest.

• Cook the Vegetables:

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  • Add the sliced onion and cook until translucent.

  • Add the chopped garlic and cook for 1 min until fragrant.

  • Add the bell pepper strips, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes.

  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  • Cook until the vegetables have softened.

  • Stir in the spinach and allow it to wilt.

• Add Sardines and Sauce:

  • Gently stir 100g sardines (canned, in oil, drained) into the vegetable mixture, being careful not to break them too much.

  • Add 150g crème fraîche and some of the reserved pasta water to form a creamy sauce.

  • Stir in 50g parmesan cheese until everything is well combined and creamy.

• Combine and Serve:

  • Add the cooked penne to the pan and toss everything together.

  • Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.

  • Serve the pasta hot, with an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top if desired.