Pasta Con Sarde (Pasta with Sardines) Recipe

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente or 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1/4 cup olive oil cover and keep warm.

Place another 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet and heat over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook just until golden 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sardines and cook 1 minute more. Stir in the bread crumbs and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. If necessary to give the mixture a crumbly texture stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Stir in the parsley and pepper and remove from the heat. If desired serve with additional Parmesan cheese.