Pasta Con Sarde ( Pasta with Sardines)

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Ingredients

• 1 lb. spaghetti
• 3/4 c olive oil divided
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2- 4oz. cans sardines packed in oil
• 1 c seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/3 c grated cheese ( parmesan or romano)
• 1/4 c chopped parsley
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• crushed tomatoes
• raisins
• pignolli nuts (pine nuts) lightly toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta al dente. Toss with 1/4 c olive oil and set aside. Saute garlic with remaining oil, add sardines and cook for a few minutes. Add some crushed tomatoes, raisins and pignolli nuts. Raisins and pignolli nuts are as many as you want. Stir in parsley and pepper. Cook for about 1/2 hour. In medium frying pan lightly brown extra breadcrumbs mixed with Italian cheese. Mix sauce with pasta and top with breadcrumb mixture. Top with more grated Italian cheese