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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Bigoli
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Bigoli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 2
Make the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the smoked sardines, breaking them apart gently with a spoon, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Combine
Stir in the red chili flakes and half of the chopped parsley, cooking for an additional minute. Add the cooked Bigoli pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine. If the mixture seems dry, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- 4
Finish and Serve
Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and top with the remaining parsley. Serve immediately.