Sardine And Potato Bake

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs potatoes
• 2 lbs sardines, cleaned with heads and tails removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for oiling
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (fresh)
• 12 ounces tomatoes, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh mixed herbs (parsley, thyme, oregano, etc.)
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 boil potatoes in a large pot of water, until barely tender, about 10 minutes. drain and cool.
• 2 when cooled, slice potatoes into 1/4" rounds.
• 3 while potatoes are cooking, prepare sardines by slitting through the belly lengthwise. turn so that skin is facing upwards and press down on backbone. turn over and remove backbone.
• 4 heat the tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat and add onion and garlic. sauté until softened.
• 5 arrange the potatoes in a well-oiled casserole dish and sprinkle with the onion mixture, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
• 6 place the open sardines (skin side down) on top of the potatoes and cover with tomato slices and other herbs.
• 7 pour wine over all. cook uncovered at 300f for about 45 minutes, until fish is tender. if casserole is dry, add additional wine (by the tablespoon).