Heat oil in a casserole.
Once hot, saute garlic until golden brown. Then add the onion and cook until it gets soft.
Add-in the bottle gourd and then, add the sardines.
Season with salt and pepper. Let it boil for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, pour-in water and boil for another 5 minutes while covered.
Then, add the odong noodles and cook for about 10 minutes.
Transfer in a serving plate.
Serve while hot! Enjoy.