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
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Notes
I used boneless, skinlesssardines 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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