Penne with Fried Sardines, Capers and Parsley

For those of you trying to fit a little omega-3 into your diets, maybe you will want to give this one a try. From Gourmet, 1997.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb penne or 1⁄2 lb ziti pasta
• 1  cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, washed,dried,and chopped fine
• 1  small red onion, chopped fine
• 2  tablespoons  drained capers, chopped fine
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
•  vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 (3 3/4ounce) can  brisling  sardines, drained on paper towels

Directions

1. Bring a kettle of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook pasta until al dente and drain well in a colander.
3. In a bowl toss together pasta, parsley, onion, capers, and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Drizzle mixture with lemon juice and olive oil and toss to combine.
5. In a 9- to 10-inch heavy deep skillet heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil over high heat until hot but not smoking and gently lower half of sardines with a slotted spoon into oil.
6. Fry sardines until crisp and golden, about 1 minute, and transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
7. Fry and drain remaining sardines in same manner.
8. Add sardines to pasta and toss to combine.