Savor this easy and healthy recipe’s delightful combination of pasta with sardines and veggies. This dish is packed with flavors and nutrients, perfect for a quick dinner. Give your pasta a nutritious twist with this vibrant and tasty meal!
As a mom of three young kids, I’ve discovered that having a few go-to recipes can make all the difference in maintaining a balanced diet for the whole family.One of our favorites is pasta with sardines and veggies. It’s quick and nutritious, and everyone loves it!
Incorporating fish into our weekly meals has been a priority, and sardines are a fantastic choice. They’re budget-friendly, low in mercury, and packed with essential nutrients. I’m excited to share this easy and delicious recipe with you today.
Sardines are a favorite in our house. They are inexpensive, low in mercury, and incredibly easy to prepare.
I buy a package from Costco that features wild-caught sardines in olive oil. Sardines are also a nutritional powerhouse, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and calcium, making them an excellent choice for a healthy diet.
Enjoy this healthy and flavorful pasta with sardines and veggies, perfect for a quick and nutritious dinner. Feel free to share your thoughts or variations in the comments below!
Easy Delicious Pasta with Sardines and Veggies
Ingredients
- 1 pack Pasta Any pasta of your choice
- 3 cans Sardines remove excess oil before adding
- 1 Onion chopped
- 2 Tomatoes diced
- 1 Bell pepper sliced
- 2 cups Spinach chopped
- 1 Parsley chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Olive oil for sauteeing vegetables
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
Prepare the Vegetables
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sautee until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper slices and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Toss in the Spinach and chopped parsley, cooking just until the spinach wilts.
Add the Sardines
- Drain the excess oil from the can of sardines. Gently add the sardines to the skillet with the sauteeed vegetables.
- Stir carefully to combine, heating enough to warm the sardines without breaking them apart.
Combine with Pasta
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sardines and vegetables. Mix everything together thoroughly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Once everything is well combined and heated, remove it from heat. Serve the pasta hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
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It looks soooo good. Sardines are something I’ve never actually bought! If they’re this nutritious and look this good, I must try them!
You would love them! Try and let us know.