Sardine spaghetti
When time and budget are tight, tinned sardines are always an invaluable store cupboard ingredients. This delicious pasta meal is quick and effortless to make, but packs a punch with healthy protein and omega 3 fats to help reduce inflammation.
sardine spaghetti
Ingredients
serves 2
1 onion, finely chopped
2 generous handfuls of green olives, stones removed and roughly chopped or halved
zest of 1/2 lemon
1-2 tsp dried oregano
2 tins of sardines in olive oil
400g can of chopped tomatoes
juice 1/2 lemon
Sea salt and ground black pepper to season
Save 3-4 tbsp of the pasta water incase the sauce requires thinning a little
Chopped parsley and a sprinkle of chilli flakes to serve
Soften the onion with 1 tbsp of the oil from the sardines.
Add the olives, lemon zest and oregano and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes on a medium heat.
Add the sardines along with the oil and the tinned tomatoes and cook on a low heat for 1-2 minutes.
Just before serving, add the lemon juice and season with sea salt and black pepper.
Add half of the chopped parsley.
If required add a little pasta water.
Add your cook spaghetti of choice and mix with the sauce.
Serve with a scattering of the rest of the parsley and a pinch of chilli flakes.
