kelolalaut.com - If you don’t know what to do with canned sardine in your pantry, you could always cook it in the simplest meal like pairing it with tomato sauce. The sardine and tomato sauce dish is a flavorful and nutritious meal that combines the rich taste of sardines with a tangy tomato sauce. here's a simple recipe for sardines with tomato sauce:

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Ingredients:

• 1 can of sardines in oil, drained
• 1 cup tomato sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for some heat)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Cooked pasta or crusty bread (for serving)

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Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in the tomato sauce and add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine the ingredients.
4. Allow the tomato sauce to simmer for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
5. Gently add the drained sardines to the tomato sauce. Be careful not to break the sardines while stirring. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat the sardines through.
6. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
7. Once the sardines are heated through, remove the skillet from the heat
8. Serve the sardines with tomato sauce over cooked pasta or alongside some crusty bread.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.

Enjoy your sardines with tomato sauce! This simple dish can be a delicious and nutritious meal that's quick to prepare.

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