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Name: Traditional Sardine and Breadcrumb Pasta (Pasta con le Sarde a Secco)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti or bucatini (340g); 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional); 1 cup coarse breadcrumbs (Panko or dry homemade); 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup raisins (golden preferred); 12 oz fresh sardines, cleaned, heads removed, and gutted (approx. 8-10 fish); 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 lemon, zested; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste