PENNE WITH FRIED SARDINES, CAPERS AND PARSLEY

Penne with Fried Sardines, Capers and Parsley image

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories Penne

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb penne or 1/2 lb ziti pasta
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, washed,dried,and chopped fine
1 small red onion, chopped fine
2 tablespoons drained capers, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 (3 3/4 ounce) can brisling sardines, drained on paper towels

Steps:

Bring a kettle of salted water to a boil.
Cook pasta until al dente and drain well in a colander.
In a bowl toss together pasta, parsley, onion, capers, and salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle mixture with lemon juice and olive oil and toss to combine.
In a 9- to 10-inch heavy deep skillet heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil over high heat until hot but not smoking and gently lower half of sardines with a slotted spoon into oil.
Fry sardines until crisp and golden, about 1 minute, and transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
Fry and drain remaining sardines in same manner.
Add sardines to pasta and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.4, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 545, Carbohydrate 96.5, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 2, Protein 23