Baked Sardines
Makes 4 to 6 servings Baked sardines is a typical preparation in many regions in Italy, and the flavors included in this recipe are typical for the southern cuisine. Enjoy with a glass of wine, if you like. Medium bodied whites or light- to medium-bodied sparklers will pair beautifully.

Ingredients

20 sardines (about 2…

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Baked Sardines

Makes 4 to 6 servings Baked sardines is a typical preparation in many regions in Italy, and the flavors included in this recipe are typical for the southern cuisine. Enjoy with a glass of wine, if you like. Medium bodied whites or light- to medium-bodied sparklers will pair beautifully.

Ingredients

  • 20 sardines (about 2 1/2 lb)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • Kosher salt, as needed
  • 1 cup plain dry bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pecorino
  • 2 tablespoons white wine

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Clean the sardines and remove the heads if you prefer. Rinse and dry the sardines, and place them in a baking dish large enough to perfectly fit all the sardines in one layer. Drizzle with the extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with the diced tomatoes. Season with salt.
  3. Mix the bread crumbs with the oregano, parsley, garlic, and cheese. Moisten the bread crumb mixture with the white wine and sprinkle all over the sardines.
  4. Bake until the sardines are cooked and the bread crumbs are crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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