Sardine Carbonara Recipe

Part 6 of my series “Everything Sardines”

If you want a high-protein, omega-3 packed pasta, make this lemon sardine carbonara.🍋🐟🍝😋

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Ingredients
• 1 can sardines (in olive oil)
• 8 oz spaghetti
• 1 large egg, 2 egg yolks
• ½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
• ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano
• 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional but recommended)
• Fresh cracked black pepper
• Extra grated cheese for topping
• Salt if needed (some sardines are saltier than others)

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Instructions
1.Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup pasta water before draining.
2.In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino and black pepper until creamy.
3.In a pan over medium heat, add the sardines with their oil ( EVOO) . Lightly break them up and warm them through. No need to overcook.
4.Add the hot drained pasta to the pan with the sardines and toss.
5.Pour the pasta in the egg and cheese mixture, tossing quickly so the sauce becomes creamy (not scrambled). Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
6.Finish with more grated cheese, black pepper, squeeze of lemon juice and lemon zest. Serve immediately.

Benefits
•High protein for muscle support and satiety
•Rich in omega-3 fatty acids for brain and heart health
•Packed with calcium & vitamin D from sardines
•Collagen-supporting amino acids from eggs and fish
•Quick, affordable, and nutrient-dense pantry meal

Once you try carbonara with sardines… you might never go back. 🐟🍝

This sardine carbonara is creamy, savory, bright, and packed with nutrients. It’s my favorite way to turn a simple pantry ingredient into a restaurant-level pasta in under 15 minutes. Sardines melt into the sauce and give it the most incredible umami flavor. Will you try this?

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