Canned Mackerel Pasta

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This simple Canned Mackerel Pasta dish is full of delicious flavors but takes less than 30 minutes to put together. Easy for a weeknight, or an elegant dinner for two!

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Spaghetti Olive Oil Garlic Dried Chili Flakes Canned Cherry Tomatoes Black Pepper Canned Mackerel Parmesan Parsley Pine Nuts

Ingredients

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step 1

Start by cooking the pasta according to package instructions.

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step 2

While the pasta cooks, make the sauce. In a large skillet cook garlic and chili flakes with oil until fragrant. 

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step 3

Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring often, until tomatoes have started to break down, about 2 to 3 min.

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Reduce heat to medium-low; add the mackerel, along with 1/4 cup of the oil from the can. Stir, gently breaking up the fillets.  

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step 4

step 5

As soon as pasta is al dente, use tongs to transfer it to the skillet, along with 1/2 cup pasta water and parmesan cheese.

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step 6

Toss until the pasta looks saucy and well coated. If it looks dry, add a small splash of pasta water or more of the fish oil from the can. 

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step 7

Taste and season with salt, if needed. Top with more pepper, chopped parsley and toasted pine nuts and serve immediately.

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Enjoy!

Enjoy!

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