Sardines in Tomato Sauce with Hot Pepper
This classic tin combines Pollastrini’s tender Mediterranean sardines with a robust tomato sauce enriched by a touch of hot pepper. The sauce has a balanced depth — bright and tangy with a lingering, gentle heat that enhances rather than overwhelms the fish. It’s a distinctly Italian interpretation of a timeless pairing, hearty enough for a quick meal yet elegant in its simplicity.
Serving suggestion:
Warm the sardines gently and serve them over toasted sourdough or stir through spaghetti with a drizzle of olive oil and a scattering of fresh parsley. Alternatively, enjoy straight from the tin with a wedge of lemon.
Wine match:
Try with a glass of Nero d’Avola for its ripe red fruit and subtle spice, or a lighter Australian Shiraz with peppery notes to echo the sauce’s warmth.
 
Ingredients: sardines (Sardina pilchardus), tomato sauce, olive oil, celery, hot pepper, natural flavors, spices and salt.
 
Pollastrini di Anzio
Founded in 1889 in the small Lazio coastal town of Anzio, Pollastrini is one of Italy’s oldest and most respected sardine producers. Still family-run, the company remains dedicated to traditional methods — sourcing only premium Mediterranean sardines and packing them fresh, never frozen, within hours of the catch. Their tins are a hallmark of Italian craftsmanship, where time-honoured recipes meet a commitment to simple, quality ingredients. Pollastrini’s sardines have long been a pantry staple across Italy, prized for their rich flavour, firm texture, and consistency over generations.