Simple Sardine Pasta

Ingredients
bucatini noodles
olive oil
1/3 cup chunky bread crumbs, made from stale bread
sea salt and black pepper
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 small clove garlic, minced
zest of 1/2 lemon
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 can sardines packed in olive oil, drained
1 Tbs capers
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Serves 2

Directions
Put a large pot of water on to boil and cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions.
Meanwhile, heat a glug of olive oil in a nonstick pan over high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook until toasted and lightly golden, 3-4 minutes. Remove breadcrumbs to a bowl (they will burn if you leave them in the pan) and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat a bit more olive oil in a larger pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook gently until soft and translucent; about 5 minutes. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, sardines and capers and continue cooking until everything is warmed through.
When the pasta is done, drain (reserving about 1 cup of the cooking water) and add to the pan with the sardine mixture. Toss well, adding in the breadcrumbs and parsley, as well as any cooking water needed to moisten. Serve immediately.
From: http://www.kitchenist.com

Recipe Roundup January 2012