Linguine with Sardines and Fried Caper Gremolata

Servings: 4

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Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
20 minutes

Total Time
30 minutes

Main Course

Italian

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Instructions

1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add linguine and cook
for one minute less than the package directions for al dente.
2 Make the fried caper gremolata. In a large pan, heat the olive oil along with a
few drops of the oil from the can of sardines and add the capers to the pan.
Cook the capers for about 3 minutes or until they have "blossomed". They should
be darker in color and have opened up a bit. Remove the capers with a slotted
spoon and place on a paper towel to drain.
3 In the same pan, add the panko breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt. Toast the
breadcrumbs, stirring constantly, until golden brown. About 5 minutes. Pour the
breadcrumbs into a bowl and add the drained capers, parsley, dill and lemon
zest. Set Aside.
4 Make the pasta. Add the olive oil to the pan and the sardines with their oil.
Break the sardines up in the pan. When the sardines start to brown. add the
garlic and red pepper flakes and stir for about 1 minute.
5 Add the wine to the pan, stir, and let it cook down for about 2 minutes.
6 Add the pasta to the pan along with the reserved pasta water. Add salt and
pepper to taste.
7 Cook down until the desired "sauciness" is reached.
8 Divide the pasta between four bowls and top with the fried caper gremolata.
9 Enjoy!