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Pasta with Fennel, Sardines, and Pine Nuts

Pasta with Fennel, Sardines, and Pine Nuts

Per serving: 571 calories, 17 grams fat, 20 milligrams cholesterol, 73 grams carbs, 548 milligrams sodium, 28 grams protein, 13 grams fiber

Martha Stewart Living, April 2003 http://www.marthastewart.com/132437/pasta-fennel-sardines-and-pine-nuts
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  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 1 pound penne, trenette, or other short pasta
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1/4 cup pine nuts
    • 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and thinly sliced, plus 1/4 cup green fronds
    • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
    • Freshly ground pepper
    • 2 cans (3.75 ounces each) sardines packed in olive oil
    • Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus 1 lemon for serving

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions, about 8 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, combine oil and pine nuts in a large saute pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until nuts are lightly toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add onion, sliced fennel, garlic, and salt to pan; season with pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and light golden, 9 to 10 minutes. Add sardines; stir in lemon zest and juice. Chop reserved fennel fronds; stir into mixture.
  4. Drain pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta to mixture in pan along with enough cooking water to coat; toss to combine. Divide among four serving plates; grate lemon zest over each. Serve immediately.

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