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Recipe for spaghetti with sardines Serramanna style

Ingredients for 2 people:

200 gr. of spaghetti
2 sardines
an anchovy in oil
half a white onion
a clove of garlic
2 chillies
a bunch of parsley
a dried tomato
salted capers
two dried figs
two glasses of white wine
extra virgin olive oil
curry
salt

Preparation:

Serramannese spaghetti with sardines is a dish that embodies the authenticity of Sardinian cuisine, rich in marine flavors and Mediterranean aromas. Preparing this delicacy is a sensory journey that begins with cleaning and preparing the sardines. After removing the scales and entrails, continue to clean the pulp from the remaining smooth bones and thorns. Cut the fillets into small pieces, thus ensuring that each bite is tender and full of flavour.

The secret of this recipe is in the sauce, a magical combination of fresh ingredients and intense aromas. Start by finely chopping an anchovy in oil, half a white onion, a clove of garlic, two chillies, a bunch of parsley, a dried tomato, salted capers and two dried figs. In a large pan, fry these ingredients with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, starting with the chillies, anchovy and onion. Add a glass of white wine and blend, creating an aromatically rich base.

Continue adding the dried tomato, capers and garlic. Let the flavors mix well and blend with the white wine, keeping the sauce moist. Add the sardine pieces, parsley and curry to the sauce, letting them cook slowly until tender and succulent. The sauce must become thick and envelop each piece of fish, creating an enveloping and tasty dish. Season with salt slightly, taking into account the flavor of the dried tomatoes and capers.

Meanwhile, bring a pan of salted water to a boil. When the water boils, immerse the spaghetti, cooking them until they are “al dente”. This consistency ensures that the spaghetti is perfectly on point when mixed with the sauce.

When the spaghetti is ready, transfer it directly to the pan with the sardine sauce. Mix carefully, making sure each strand of pasta is completely enveloped in the flavor-rich sauce. This phase is crucial, as it allows the spaghetti to absorb all the intense flavors of the sauce, guaranteeing an extraordinary tasting experience.

To complete this culinary journey, accompany the dish with a fresh and lively white wine. A Nuragus from Cagliari from Medio campidano in Sardinia or a Verdicchio from Castelli di Jesi from Marche are excellent choices, adding a note of freshness that goes perfectly with the lightness and joy of this seafood dish.

In every bite of these delicious spaghetti with sardines alla Serramannese, you can taste the love for Sardinian cuisine and the authenticity of fresh ingredients prepared with passion and skill.
Enjoy your meal!