Canned Mackerel Pasta

5 from 1 vote

This simple canned mackerel pasta is quick, healthy, and delicious with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, fresh parsley, and a light olive oil sauce. It's on your table in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: canned mackerel pasta

Servings:

Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
2 (4 ounce) cans mackerel drained
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained & chopped
2 tablespoons capers drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons parsley chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package instructions. You will need to reserve some pasta water before draining it.
When the pasta is about 8-10 minutes away from being done, add the oil and garlic to a skillet over medium heat. Once the garlic starts to sizzle, give it a stir and cook for about 30 seconds.
Add the mackerel, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and lemon juice to the pan. Let it heat through for a few minutes.
Reserve 1 cup of the hot pasta water prior to draining the pasta.
Add the drained pasta, spinach, parsley, and parmesan to the skillet. Toss (this is easy with tongs or 2 large spoons), slowly adding pasta water (as needed... you won't use it all) and continuously tossing until the spinach has wilted and the parmesan cheese has melted into the sauce.
Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.

Notes

Serves 2-4 depending on how much pasta you make and what else you serve it with (it makes 4 reasonable/smaller portions). If you want to feed 2 people with lots of sauce, keep the sauce ingredients the same and use half the pasta.
Canned mackerel brands can vary a lot. King Oscar is my favorite brand to buy.

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