Spicy Rigatoni and Sardine Patties with Creamy Tomato Sauce

A hearty dinner for four featuring crispy sardine and vegetable patties paired with rigatoni in a creamy, spicy tomato sauce. Cooked using a skillet and air fryer for perfect texture and flavor.

Medium 40 min 520 cal
Steps

1. Cook rigatoni in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside. 2. In a bowl, mix wheat flour, cornstarch, ground oats, salt, pepper, and curry powder. 3. Add milk, water, and egg to the dry mix, stirring until a batter forms. 4. Fold in grated carrot, chopped onion, tomato, ají, chopped Brussels sprouts, and flaked sardines. 5. Add mustard and vinegar, mix gently. 6. Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat. 7. Form small patties using the batter mixture and fry until golden on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. 8. In a small pan, combine tomato paste, ketchup, barbecue sauce, hot sauce, and a splash of water; simmer for 5 minutes to make the sauce. 9. Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce, stirring to coat. 10. Serve rigatoni topped with a slice of cheese and the sardine patties on the side. 11. Optionally, finish patties in an air fryer at 180°C for 3 minutes for extra crispness.

Ingredients

60g rigatoni pasta 1/4 cup wheat flour 1 tbsp cornstarch (maicena) 1 tbsp ground oats (avena molida) 1/4 cup milk 2 tbsp water Pinch of salt Pinch of black pepper 1 slice cheese 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp barbecue sauce 1 tsp hot sauce 1 tsp tomato paste 1 small ají (chili pepper), finely chopped 1/4 small tomato, diced 1/4 small onion, diced 1/2 carrot, grated 1 egg 1 tsp mustard 1/4 tsp curry powder 1/4 cup canned Brussels sprouts, drained and chopped 2 sardines, drained and flaked 1 tsp vinegar 1 tsp oil

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