Pasta con le Sarde - How to Make Sicilian-Style Pasta with Sardines and Fennel

[foodwishes]

Dear crazy people, this is a sardine sauce, which you can't make without sardines. If you don't like sardines, then you can't make the recipe. Does that all make sense?

[marieify]

I am half sicilianna chef and this is a great version of this particular dish. Quick fact that you probably already know... The fried breadcrumbs were used in many southern Italian pasta dishes to substitute parmiggiano or pecorino that most families could not afford. TFS :)

[cherbx]

So I just finished making and eating the Pasta con Le Sarde.
Not knowing exactly what to expect and hoping it wasn't going to be fishy tasting, I decided to try it.
I have to say, this dish was a complete surprise! It was delicious! Not fishy tasting at all! All of the ingredients worked together beautifully & harmoniously and the Bucatini was the absolute perfect choice for the pasta.
The only thing I changed was to saute fresh garlic when making the bread crumbs and I left out the red pepper bc I don't like hot, spicy food.
I urge anyone thinking about trying this recipe to absolutely go for it, you won't be disappointed.

[mnob]

Chef John, I can’t begin to tell you how many times I have made this recipe. So close to my Sicilian grandmother’s recipe, passed down to me. Don’t tell grandma but I prefer your version! Thank you for posting! Love your channel!!

[podatus]

This is my favorite video that you’ve made, primarily because the recipe blows my mind, and partly because of your sense of humor. I’m sorry that your top 3 family culinary inspirations have now passed beyond the veil between the worlds. Blessings to you in this time of grief.

[pavelshalman]

This tastes even better than it looks. Absolutely incredible. I thank you from the bottom of my stomach!

[emmasgoodies]

I always make this! The bread crumbs in there make it so good! :)

[mechanicalman]

As someone who grew up eating this and makes it often, this is a great version. One thing I do differently is toss the whole can of sardines in the pan and squash them up with a fork to a fine mashed consistency. Mix with the onion and fennel and everything else and it becomes a consolidated sauce that coats the pasta better. You won’t have the chunks, which I think makes it harder to coat the pasta and distribute the sardines, but if chunks are your thing do it his way. It’ll be awesome either way.

[kayfarquar]

This fellow is talented and well versed in the culinary arts. Thank you very much for posting. Sardines are a super food.

[issa]

Thanks John, husband is a souchef and he had seconds! Did have to kick him out of the work space twice but all in all he didn't tell me a single thing I could have done better (as a total newb I can ask for nothing else)

I'll be on the look out for fish and vegetarian dishes from you from now on😀

[stuzaza]

In my humble opinion, the best video Chef John has ever made. The passion for taste and texture was obvious - a delight to consume

[shohitachoudhry]

Just cooked this ... Husband had like 3 servings of this!!! Hats off Chef John .. love your recipes

[TheOxnic]

Half way through, I realised I hate sardines AND fennel. Then realised I've watched every single foodwishes video. It's an automatic click. Regardless of whether or not I think I'm going to try the recipe. I just like hearing you narrate! You should narrate everything

[BFTOBIN]

For those who think saffron is really expensive, go to a middle eastern grocery instead of the upscale hipster boutique.

[marierose]

This was a so special and revered dish in my Sicilian household. We toasted the breadcrumbs and added some sugar to them. We used currents instead of raisins and I know this is not your version, but besides all those wonderful ingredients, Mom through in a little tomato purée. Oh my goodness, it was so delicious!

[tonikins]

Made this two nights in a row. Love the recipe.

[maracouch]

I made this tonight and it is one of the greatest pasta dishes I have ever tasted! Thank you chef John! :)

[setobikouta]

thanks John,
you're always there when i need you

[jusfuntim]

My cats (2) wouldn't let me make this recipe, they ganged up on me as soon as they heard the sardine cans lid pop.

[mnob]

OMG, my Sicilian mother used to make this dish! She has since passed away. Misplaced her recipe! So delicious. Thanks for posting!!!