WHAT'S IN YOUR LUNCHBOX #3?

I am on sick leave today. Such a shame because I was all set to have this in my lunchbox...Our son's recent dengue scare made us resolve even more to take care of our health. And what better and easier way to do it than starting with our diet.

This dish was inspired by the Spanish Sardines Pasta served at now defunct Cena over at Greenbelt 2. I tried duplicating the dish at home and modesty aside, hindi naman masama ang kinalabasan :) It's easy on the pocket too. No need for those fast cash payday loans because just a little over a hundred bucks can serve a party of eight.

Hope you like it as much as we do!

Ingredients:

1 225 g. jar of spanish-style sardines in oil, drained (or 4 small cans of spanish sardines, any brand)

1 head garlic, crushed

4 tbsp. of butter

4 tbsp. of olive oil

1/2 c. of fish stock (or water will do)

225 g. of spaghetti

1 small bottle pitted and sliced black olives

10 pcs asparagus sliced into 1-inch segments

salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1) Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Set aside and keep warm.

2) Saute garlic in butter and olive oil in a saucepan until golden brown.
Add drained sardines, cutting them into small pieces. Stir in water. Simmer for 2 minutes.

3) Add olives and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a soft boil and simmer for 2 minutes.

4) Add asparagus segments and simmer for additional 1 minute.

5) Pour sauce over spaghetti and toss.

6) Top with parmesan or grated cheddar cheese if you wish. Serve with buttered toast.

Bon apetit!

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