Sardinian Orecchiette with Fish
A traditional Sardinian pasta dish featuring pan-seared fish and a tangy oily sauce.
Ingredients
- ●12 oz orecchiette
- ●1 lb fish (such as sea bass or snapper)cut into 1-inch pieces
- ●2 tbsp olive oilfor cooking
- ●1 cup sardinian sauce
- ●1/4 lb sardinian sausageoptional
- ●1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orecchiette according to package instructions.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the fish to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 4
Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the sardinian sausage (if using) to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until browned.
- 7
Add the sardinian sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 8
Add the cooked orecchiette to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce.
- 9
Return the fish to the skillet and toss to combine with the pasta and sauce.
- 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.