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    Home » Recipes » Meats and Proteins » Fish & Seafood

    Sardine Pasta

    March 15, 2022 *Updated* September 27, 2022 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 42 Comments

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    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?

    A can of sardines alongside a Gordon Ramsay cookbook.

    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?

    Ingredients to make spaghetti with sardines, mushrooms and spinach.
    • 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.

    Parmasen Panko crumb topping for pasta.
    • Make the panko topping and set it aside.
    Spaghetti noodles boiling in a pot.
    • Prepare your pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
    Steps in making pasta with canned sardines.
    • 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.
    Spaghetti with sardines, mushrooms and spinach in a pan.

    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.

    Sardine spaghetti ready to eat.

    Canned Sardines FAQ

    Are sardines healthy?

    They provide an excellent source of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B, and omega-3s.
    Here is a great article on the nutritional benefits of consuming sardines.

    What can you make with tinned sardines?

    You just might be surprised on how versatile these tiny fish are. You can:
    grill them, add them to pizza in place of anchovies, toss them into salads, add them to tomato sauce for another delicious way to enjoy them with pasta.

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    See all my pasta recipes. I am sure you will find something you want to try.

    Pasta recipe made with tinned sardines.
    Sardine pasta in a pan ready to serve.

    Sardine Pasta

    Spaghetti noodles, canned sardines, mushrooms and spinach. Serve topped with panko parmasen crumbs. Made in minutes.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Keyword: Canned Sardines
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 445kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces spaghetti (dry)
    • 4 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
    • 2 ounces spinach
    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1 ounce onion (diced)
    • 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
    • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
    • 1 tablespoon parmasen cheese
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 can sardines (drained and flaked) **see note**
    • salt and pepper (to taste)
    US Customary – Metric

    Instructions

    • Prepare all the ingredients (mince/dice), and drain and flake the sardines. Set aside until ready to use.
    • Cook pasta according to directions and set aside. Reserve ½ cup of the water if you want to add it to the sauce.
      8 ounces spaghetti
    • In a heavy bottomed skillet heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
      4 tablespoons olive oil
    • Toss in the breadcrumbs and cook until browned. Be careful not to burn.
      ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
    • Once done, place in a bowl and add the parmasen cheese, mix and set aside.
      1 tablespoon parmasen cheese
    • Using the same skillet, add the additional olive oil and heat on medium.
      4 tablespoons olive oil
    • Add the diced onion and cook for about 2 minutes until soft.
      1 ounce onion
    • Toss in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
      2 cloves garlic
    • Add the sliced mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 3 minutes.
      4 ounces mushrooms, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • Add the flaked sardines and cook for 2 minutes to heat. At this point you can add the reserved pasta water if you like.
      1 can sardines
    • Toss in the cooked pasta, mix well to distribute.
    • Add the spinach, mix well and cook for 1 minute just to wilt.
      2 ounces spinach
    • Remove from heat.
    • Place in serving bowls.
    • Garnish with panko (salt and pepper)
      salt and pepper

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1372IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 3mg

    Notes

    I used boneless, skinless sardines in this recipe. I just drained the oil and flaked the fish.
    Depending on the type of sardines you buy, you may have to cut off the heads, remove the skin and debone the fillets.
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    Nutritional information on this site is generated via a plugin. I am not responsible for the accuracy of the plugin information.

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    Comments

    1. marcy youker

      February 10, 2023 at 8:37 am

      Love your recipes, so healthy and easy, just the kind I like, love sardines, and can’t wait to try this recipe, thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        February 11, 2023 at 9:56 am

        You are very welcome. Enjoy!

    2. Freya

      March 28, 2022 at 7:43 am

      Such a quick, easy and nutritious dish, I love the flavour of sardines!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 28, 2022 at 9:13 am

        So glad you enjoyed this sardine pasta recipe.

    3. Chenée

      March 27, 2022 at 7:22 pm

      I love how easy this pasta is! And everyone liked it. Definitely making again soon.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 28, 2022 at 9:14 am

        Well we all need easy recipes like this spaghetti and sardines for quick dinners.

    4. Silvia

      March 27, 2022 at 3:06 pm

      Thank you, I’m not a big fan of sardines but I know they are so nutritious and I try to add it to my menu once in a while. With your recipe I just realized I can add them to pasta, genius!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 28, 2022 at 9:15 am

        I understand your feelings about sardines, I am in the same boat. It is easier to enjoy them like this for sure.

    5. Katie Crenshaw

      March 27, 2022 at 10:48 am

      Loved how this pasta turned out. It was so simple to make, but so flavorful. The Panko topping tied everything together beautifully. This will definitely stay on my dinner rotation.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 28, 2022 at 9:15 am

        I agree, the panko topping on this sardine and pasta recipe is like icing on a cake.

    6. Moop Brown

      March 26, 2022 at 3:03 pm

      I really love how quick and easy to make this recipe is. Makes it perfect for busy weeknights

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 27, 2022 at 9:03 am

        This sardine pasta is so easy to make. You are correct, weeknight meals need to be quick and this delivers.

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