Spaghetti Alla Siracusana

Directions

1. 1
   Heat 3 tablespoons of the evoo in a skillet.
2. 2
   Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, over high heat until golden brown and crunchy.
3. 3
   Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in cheese. Set aside.
4. 4
   Add remaining tablespoon of evoo to the skillet and heat.
5. 5
   Add garlic and sardines and cook and stir until sardines are broken up.
6. 6
   Dissolve tomato paste in warm water.
7. 7
   Add to sardine mixture together with pepper.
8. 8
   Combine and remove from heat.
9. 9
   Toss sauce with hot cooked pasta.
10. 10
    Add 1/4 cup of the breadcrumbs and toss again.
11. 11
    Put the rest of the breadcrumbs on the table for each person to sprinkle over individual servings.