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Saluyot Pasta with Sardine Sauce

Yields4 ServingsTotal Time2 hrs 59 mins

Pasta
 1 ½ cups saluyot leavestightly packed
 2 tbsp garlicminced
 2 tbsp olive oil
 2 pcs eggs
 2 cups all-purpose flour
 pinch of salt
Sauce
 4 tbsp oil
 ¼ kg sardinesdescaled and cleaned
 3 tbsp garlicminced
 ⅓ cup red oniondiced
 3 cups tomato sauce
 2 pcs bay leaves
 ¼ cup olivessliced
 ¼ cup parmesan cheesegrated
 ¼ cup basil leaveschopped
1

In a pan over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add saluyot leaves and cook until wilted.

2

Place sautéed saluyot into a food processor or blender and blend into a puree. Add eggs and puree more.

3

In a bowl, mix together flour and salt until well combined. Make a well in the middle and pour in the saluyot puree. Slowly mix in by hand until a dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes. Form into a ball, wrap in cling wrap, and rest for 1 hour.

4

Roll out dough thin and cut into strips of pasta noodles. Dust with more flour and dry for a few minutes before boiling in salted water for 3-5 minutes. Drain.

5

In a pan over medium heat, fry the sardines in oil for a few minutes. Flake and set aside.

6

In the same pan, sauté garlic and onions until fragrant and translucent. Add flaked sardines and bay leaf then sauté for a few more minutes.

7

At tomato sauce and olives, stirring well for a few minutes. Add parmesan cheese. Mix in for a few more minutes. Season with salt and pepper if necessary. Quickly mix in basil leaves. Remove from heat.

8

Pour sauce over pasta and add more parmesan cheese if desired.

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