20-Minute Filipino Sardines Pasta Recipe
This Filipino sardines pasta recipe is a deliciously spicy dish using popular brand Ligo Sardines! Sauteed with habaneros, tomatoes, and fresh herbs, this saucy pasta is full of amazing flavor! A unique twist on ginisang sardinas!
Ingredients
- 33 ounces Ligo Sardines in Tomato Sauce Chili Added
- 8 ounces linguini
- 2 habaneros minced
- 1½ cups grape tomatoes halved
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon
- ⅓ cup parsley chopped
- ⅓ cup green onion chopped
- olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- shredded parmesan optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to directions. Before the water starts to boil, add about a tablespoon of salt and olive oil into the water. Stir the pasta to prevent sticking and drain when ready.
- Add olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Once the olive oil is heated, add the garlic and habanero to the pan and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Add the Ligo Sardines in Tomato Sauce Chili Added, halved grape tomatoes, vinegar, lemon, and pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Simmer over medium-low heat covered for 10 minutes.
- Remove the cover and cook for another 3 minutes on low until the sauce is slightly reduced. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce. Add the parsley, green onion, and pepper to taste to the pasta. Enjoy!
Notes
- I used 2 habaneros in this recipe, but you can start with 1 if you haven’t had habaneros before. If you don’t have habaneros or want other spice choices, refer to Sam’s Pro Tips for this Filipino Sardines Pasta Recipe for further discussion.
- This filipino sardines pasta recipe is based on our popular Spicy Filipino Sardines Recipe with Habaneros | Ginisang Sardinas.