Pasta Con Le Sarde
A traditional Sicilian pasta dish with sardines, anchovies, fennel, saffron, pine nuts, raisins, and breadcrumbs.
By CuocoMitra · Published · Updated 5 June 2026
- Total time
- Prep
- Cook
- Serves
- 4
- Per serving
- 980kcal
- Difficulty
- medium
Pasta Con Le Sarde is a medium Italian recipe that serves 4 and takes 40 minutes (15 minutes prep, 25 minutes cooking). It uses 12 ingredients across 6 steps. Each serving provides about 980.47 calories.
Ingredients
12 ingredients for 4 servings. Open any ingredient for its nutrition detail.
- Gurullos PastaBucatini or spaghetti320 gCereal Grains and PastaPasta
In this recipe: 320 g, Bucatini or spaghetti
Per 100 g
Calories360 kcalProtein12gCarbs75gFat1.5gFiber3gCommon portions
100 g 100 g dry 1 cup 100 g StarchBaseNeutralMildFirmChewy 
Pacific sardinecleaned and filleted400 gSardinops sagax
Aquatic foodsFishesIn this recipe: 400 g, cleaned and filleted
Per 100 g
Calories184.99 kcalProtein20.86gCarbs0.54gFat5.02gFiber0.1gCommon portions
cup 1 undetermined 89 g sardine 1 undetermined 38 g can 1 undetermined 370 g Main proteinFlavor enhancerSnackFishyBrinyUmami
Canned European Anchovy in Oil (Drained Solids)in oil, drained and chopped6 filletsFish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids
Finfish and Shellfish Productssr_legacyIn this recipe: 6 fillets, in oil, drained and chopped
Per 100 g
Calories210 kcalProtein28.9gCarbs0gFat9.71gFiber0gCommon portions
anchovy 1 undetermined 4 g anchovies 5 undetermined 20 g oz, boneless 1 undetermined 28.35 g can (2 oz) 1 undetermined 45 g Umami builderFlavor enhancerSalt sourceBrinyUmamiFishy
Raw Fennel Bulbroughly chopped, fronds reserved150 gFennel, bulb, raw
Vegetables and Vegetable Productssr_legacyIn this recipe: 150 g, roughly chopped, fronds reserved
Per 100 g
Calories31 kcalProtein1.24gCarbs7.3gFat0.2gFiber3.1gCommon portions
cup, sliced 1 undetermined 87 g bulb 1 undetermined 234 g AromaticFlavor enhancerVegetable componentAniseLicoriceSweet
Saffrona generous pinch0.5 gSpices, saffron
Herbs & Spicessr_legacyIn this recipe: 0.5 g, a generous pinch
Per 100 g
Calories310 kcalProtein11.4gCarbs65.4gFat5.85gFiber3.9gCommon portions
tsp 1 undetermined 0.7 g tbsp 1 undetermined 2.1 g Flavor enhancerColorantAromaticFloralEarthySweet
Pine nuttoasted30 gPinus
NutsIn this recipe: 30 g, toasted
Per 100 g
Calories673 kcalProtein13.7gCarbs13.1gFat68.4gFiber3.7gCommon portions
nuts 10 undetermined 1.7 g oz (167 kernels) 1 undetermined 28.35 g cup 1 undetermined 135 g GarnishFlavor enhancerFat sourceNuttyButteryEarthy
Seeded Raisinssoaked in warm water and drained30 gRaisins, seeded
Fruits and Fruit Juicessr_legacyIn this recipe: 30 g, soaked in warm water and drained
Per 100 g
Calories296 kcalProtein2.52gCarbs78.5gFat0.54gFiber6.8gCommon portions
cup (not packed) 1 undetermined 145 g cup, packed 1 undetermined 165 g SweetenerGarnishFlavor enhancerSweetFruityCaramel
Fine Breadcrumbsplain, for toasting40 gTriticum aestivum-based dried bread product
Baked ProductsBreadcrumbsIn this recipe: 40 g, plain, for toasting
Per 100 g
Calories374 kcalProtein12gCarbs72gFat3.5gFiber4.5gCommon portions
1 tbsp 1 tbsp 7 g 1 cup 1 cup 110 g 100 g 100 g 100 g BinderCoatingCrust builderMildToastyBready
Olive Oilextra virgin60 mlOil, olive, salad or cooking
Fats and Oilssr_legacyIn this recipe: 60 ml, extra virgin
Per 100 g
Calories884 kcalProtein0gCarbs0gFat100gFiber0gCommon portions
tsp 1 undetermined 4.5 g tablespoon 1 undetermined 13.5 g cup 1 undetermined 216 g Fat sourceCooking mediumFlavor enhancerFruityMildSilky
Raw Garlicfinely minced2 clovesGarlic, raw
Vegetables and Vegetable Productssr_legacyIn this recipe: 2 cloves, finely minced
Per 100 g
Calories149 kcalProtein6.36gCarbs33.1gFat0.5gFiber2.1gCommon portions
tsp 1 undetermined 2.8 g clove 1 undetermined 3 g cloves 3 undetermined 9 g cup 1 undetermined 136 g AromaticFlavor enhancerSpicePungentSpicyEarthy
Plain Saltto taste2 gPLAIN SALT
Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizerssr_legacyIn this recipe: 2 g, to taste
Per 100 g
Calories0 kcalProtein0gCarbs0gFat0gFiber—Common portions
1 g 1.5 g Flavor enhancerSeasoningSaltyGrittyCrystalline
Black Pepperfreshly ground, to taste1 gSpices, pepper, black
Herbs & Spicessr_legacyIn this recipe: 1 g, freshly ground, to taste
Per 100 g
Calories251 kcalProtein10.4gCarbs64gFat3.26gFiber25.3gCommon portions
dash 1 undetermined 0.1 g tsp, ground 1 undetermined 2.3 g tsp, whole 1 undetermined 2.9 g tbsp, ground 1 undetermined 6.9 g SeasoningFlavor enhancerAromaticSpicyPungentEarthy
What you’ll need
5 tools across 6 steps.
Method
- 1
Prepare the Sardines
Clean and fillet the Fresh Sardines. Set aside.
Ensure the sardines are fresh for the best flavor.
- 2
Sauté Aromatics
In a large pan, heat Olive Oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and Anchovy Fillets. Cook until the anchovies dissolve and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it will become bitter.
Timer: 5 min
pan (optional, for hot water) - 3
Add Fennel and Saffron
Add the chopped wild fennel to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the saffron threads and cook for another minute.
Wild fennel has a unique flavor; if unavailable, use regular fennel bulb with some fennel fronds.
Timer: 6 minpan (optional, for hot water) - 4
Incorporate Sardines and Raisins
Add the sardines and raisins to the pan. Cook until the sardines are heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Don't overcook the sardines, as they can become dry.
Timer: 4 minpan (optional, for hot water) - 5
Cook the Pasta
Meanwhile, cook the Pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Cooking the pasta al dente ensures it holds its shape and texture in the sauce.
- 6
Combine and Serve
Add the drained pasta to the pan with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Stir in the toasted Pine Nuts. Serve immediately, garnished with toasted Breadcrumbs and reserved fennel fronds.
The pasta water helps to emulsify the sauce and create a smooth, creamy texture.
Timer: 2 minpan (optional, for hot water)
Nutrition
Per serving, across 4 servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Whole recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 980.5 kcal | 3921.9 kcal |
| Protein | 69 g | 275.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 77.9 g | 311.4 g |
| Fat | 37.3 g | 149.1 g |
| Fibre | 5.2 g | 20.6 g |
| Sodium | 5086.5 mg | 20346.1 mg |
Computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand, with 74% of ingredients matched. Treat it as a close estimate, not a clinical figure.
How it tastes
- Salty
- 4 out of 5
- Sweet
- 3 out of 5
- Umami
- 5 out of 5
- Herbal
- 3 out of 5
- Rich
- 2 out of 5
Texture
Mood
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