Pasta de Sardine

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion , chopped
• 3 cloves garlic , crushed
• 1 medium lemon , juiced
• 1 , 3.75 ounce
• 0.25 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes , or to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until almost tender, about 8 minutes.

2. 2

   While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in sardines and tomato sauce, stir to combine, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and keep at a simmer.

3. 3

   Drain pasta, add to sauce, and stir to combine. Cover, turn off the heat, and let stand for 3 minutes. Squeeze lemon over top and divide onto four serving plates. Garnish with Parmesan and red pepper flakes.