Pasta de Sardine
Sardine pasta is a simple dish made with fettuccine and canned sardines. It's ready in 30 minutes.
The sauce is made by cooking onion and garlic, then adding sardines in tomato sauce.
The finished dish is topped with Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 21, 2026Share
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Sardine pasta is a simple dish made with fettuccine and canned sardines. It's ready in 30 minutes.
The sauce is made by cooking onion and garlic, then adding sardines in tomato sauce.
The finished dish is topped with Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon.
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Ingredients 8
8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium lemon, juiced
1 (3.75 ounce) can sardines in tomato sauce
0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
Instructions
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1
Boil a large pot of lightly salted water and cook 8 ounces of fettuccine for 8 minutes.
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2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 chopped medium yellow onion for 3 minutes, then add 3 crushed garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute. Add 1 can of 3.75 ounce sardines in tomato sauce and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
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Drain the pasta, add it to the sauce, and stir to combine. Cover and let stand for 3 minutes. Squeeze juice from 1 medium lemon over the top, divide onto four plates, and garnish with 0.25 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 13g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Cholesterol 21mg
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Sodium 192mg
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Total Carbohydrate 47g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 15g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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