Yield: 4 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 pounds | Fresh sardines; heads, and |
| \N \N | Central bones removed; well-rinsed |
| \N \N | Salt; to taste |
| \N \N | Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste |
| 1 cup | Coarsely-chopped fennel tops |
| ¼ cup | Raisins |
| ⅔ cup | Olive oil |
| 2 tablespoons | Red wine vinegar |
| 1 tablespoon | Toasted pine nuts; (pignoli) |
| 1 pounds | Dried pasta such as spaghetti or penne |
Soak raisins in a bowl of lukewarm water for 20 minutes. In a large pot of boiling, salted water blanch fennel tops, 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, pat dry and chop. Return water to boiling and add pasta. Meanwhile, in a saucepan heat oil over medium heat, add sardines and saute 2 to 3 minutes, mashing with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Add vinegar and let it evaporate, about 2 minutes. Drain raisins, pat dry and add along with fennel and pine nuts. Cook sauce 1 minute more. When pasta is tender, drain and transfer to a large warmed serving dish. Pour sauce over and toss very well. Serve immediately. This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
Recipe Source: TASTE with David Rosengarten From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # TS-4681 broadcast 03-18-1998) Downloaded from their Web-Site -
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04-18-1998
Recipe by: David Rosengarten
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