A quick and flavorful dish featuring sardines in tomato sauce, Italian seasonings, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Special Equipment: Baking sheet
Ingredients
1 can sardines in tomato sauce
½ Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Pinch of salt
Pinch of red chili flakes
3 to 4 sprigs fresh basil, leaves torn
¼ cup fresh mozzarella pearls or torn mozzarella
Directions
Open the sardine can and drain half the sauce. Mash the sardines with a fork and mix in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and chili flakes.
Add fresh basil and top with mozzarella. Transfer to a small oven-safe dish and air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.
