Sardine Pasta

Need dinner in minutes? Sardine Pasta is quick and easy.

Spaghetti with sardines, mushrooms, and spinach, garnished with parmesan panko crumbs. Easy, heart-healthy and so delicious.

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Do you enjoy tinned sardines? For most people, it is one of those ingredients you either like or don’t like.

This past Christmas we received a wonderful Taste of Nova Scotia box of gourmet food. One of the items was a can of sardines from Kersen.

I will admit, I was not sure what I was going to do with this can of fish. My past experience with sardine recipes was pierogies my mom would make for Ukrainian Christmas Eve. They were not my favourite.

RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for mushroom sardine pasta can be found at the bottom of this post.

I vowed that I would eat every gourmet food item in that box. Now, what am I going to make with this?

I headed to the web and did some searching for canned sardine recipes. It did not take long, and Gordon Ramsay came to the rescue. Thank goodness! This recipe is a take on his spaghetti with sardines.

What Is In Sardine Pasta?

• Canned sardines
• Mushrooms
• Spaghetti
• Pasta
• Onion
• Garlic
• Olive oil
• Italian seasoning
• Spinach
• Panko breadcrumbs
• Parmesan cheese

Most of these items you will already have, maybe even the sardines. If not, pick them up at the grocery store where you find canned tuna and salmon.

Making Sardines and Pasta For Dinner

This sardine dish comes together in a matter of minutes. Full instructions are in the recipe card. Be sure to check out the suggestions/recipe tips too.

• Make the panko topping and set it aside.

• Prepare your pasta according to package directions. Set aside.

• Heat the oil and cook the onions and garlic.
• Toss in the mushrooms and cook.
• Add the sardines and mix.
• Toss in the cooked pasta and combine.
• Add the spinach and cook, and remove from heat.

Dinner is ready to serve. Place into serving bowls or plates, garnish with the panko parmesan crumbs and dig in.

Suggestions/Recipe Tips

Pasta – Angel hair spaghetti was used in this recipe. Feel free to use any kind of pasta you like.

Italian Seasoning – You can easily replace this with Greek seasoning, basil, oregano, and thyme. Adjust the amount according to your preference. If you want to make it like the original Gordon Ramsay recipe, he adds red chilies.

Spinach – A great alternative would be kale, or arugula (like Chef Ramsay uses).

Sardines – Canned/tinned packed in oil. If you can find boneless/skinless that is even better. Feel free to replace sardines with any canned fish you like.

Panko – I combined parmesan with the browned panko crumbs. You can easily only use one or the other if you prefer. Capers or olives would be great alternatives.

Store – This recipe will keep for several days stored in the fridge.

Freeze – Like all pasta recipes, this will freeze well for 2-3 months.

Reheat – I like to reheat in a moderate oven. Cover with foil so it does not dry out.

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Looking for more ways to include canned fish in recipes? Here are a few:

• Tuna Avocado Salad – a light and healthy meal for lunch or dinner.
• Quinoa Tuna Casserole – a great twist on that classic noodle casserole.
• Stuffed Bell Peppers – made with canned crab.
• Salmon Patties – great as an appetizer or main dish.
• Tuna Melts – the childhood classic never goes out of style.

See all my pasta recipes. I am sure you will find something you want to try. If easy meals are your thing, this recipe for sheet pan baked gnocchi is a must try.