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The Complete Mediterranean Diet

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup bread crumbs + extra for garnish (optional)
  • 8 ounces fresh fettuccine pasta
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 (3-4 ounce) cans boneless sardines in tomato sauce, broken into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a small nonstick skillet, sauté garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil until fragrant but not browned. Set aside.
  • Heat remaining oil in a separate pan and add bread crumbs. Cook, stirring frequently, until crispy and golden brown.
  • Cook and drain fresh pasta according to package directions.
  • In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic. Add pasta, sardines with sauce, parsley and Parmesan cheese. Toss gently and serve with bread crumbs sprinkled on top.