Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Meanwhile finely chop the garlic and chives.
Dry fry the pine nuts in a pan, set aside.
Drain the sardines' oil into the pan then fry the garlic in it until soft. Add the fish slices, break them up with a wooden spoon.
Drain the pasta, but keep some of the cooking water - about a small cupful. Add this to the sardines.
Stir in the pine nuts and the raisins. Slide in the pasta, add lemon juice & season to taste. Toss well.
Serve on two plates, add freshly ground pepper and sprinkle with chives .