Description
Quick Canned Mackerel Pasta with Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta (Choose spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 can Canned Mackerel (Drained)
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Chopped)
- 2 tbsp Capers (Optional)
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (Fresh recommended)
- 1/4 cup Parsley (Chopped)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
- 4 cups Baby Spinach
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Bring a salted pot of water to a boil and cook pasta al dente according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add Mackerel & Ingredients: Stir in the drained canned mackerel, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and lemon juice. Heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Pasta & Sauce: Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, drain pasta, and add to the skillet with spinach, parsley, and Parmesan.
- Toss & Adjust Sauce: Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
- Season & Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, serve immediately garnished with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Canned Mackerel Pasta