Spicy Sardines in Tomato Sauce: Under Just 30 Minutes!
Servings Prep Time
4people 15minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 15minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Ingredients
For the tomato sauce
For the sardines
Instructions
  1. Place a large pan on medium-high heat and add oil to it. Then, add the chopped garlic cloves and sliced onions to it. Let it cook for 2 minutes until the onions start to turn golden. Then, add the tomato paste to the pan and season it with salt and pepper. Mix everything together. To spice it up, add paprika and bay leaves to the tomato sauce. Then, add water to the pan and turn the flame to low.
  2. Add the sardines and chilli flakes to the tomato sauce and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Serve the sardines in a plate and enjoy it hot with some steamed rice.
Recipe Notes

Recipe Tip

You can add lemon juice to the tomato sauce to add a different flavour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use some other fish with this tomato sauce?

Yes, you can use any small fish or fillets of your choice and add it to the tomato sauce.

Can I use canned sardines to make this recipe?

Yes, you can use canned sardines to make this recipe. But remember to rinse the sardines before adding it to the pan.

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Spicy Sardines in Tomato Sauce: Under Just 30 Minutes!
Spicy Sardines in Tomato Sauce Recipe
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
For the tomato sauce
For the sardines
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
For the tomato sauce
For the sardines
Spicy Sardines in Tomato Sauce Recipe
Instructions
  1. Place a large pan on medium-high heat and add oil to it. Then, add the chopped garlic cloves and sliced onions to it. Let it cook for 2 minutes until the onions start to turn golden. Then, add the tomato paste to the pan and season it with salt and pepper. Mix everything together. To spice it up, add paprika and bay leaves to the tomato sauce. Then, add water to the pan and turn the flame to low.
  2. Add the sardines and chilli flakes to the tomato sauce and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Serve the sardines in a plate and enjoy it hot with some steamed rice.
Recipe Notes

Recipe Tip

You can add lemon juice to the tomato sauce to add a different flavour.

Share your version of this recipe

Have your unique way of making sardines in tomato sauce? We would love to know your recipe. Do share your version of this dish with us!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use some other fish with this tomato sauce?

Yes, you can use any small fish or fillets of your choice and add it to the tomato sauce.

Can I use canned sardines to make this recipe?

Yes, you can use canned sardines to make this recipe. But remember to rinse the sardines before adding it to the pan.