Spicy sardine pasta with leeks and lemon

A tin of sardines and a few simple aromatics can deliver many a dish: a satisfying toast, a Provençal gratin or a bowl of pasta, as in this recipe. Mashing tender sardines into a fry of garlic, leeks and chiles produces a spicy and savory sauce, while capers and chives add bright and fresh pops of flavor. Don't love sardines? Tins of oil-packed anchovies and tuna, likely neighbors in most seafood-friendly pantries, are both strong alternatives.