Salsa spaghetti with sardines recipe

Ingredients

  • 100g wholewheat spaghetti
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 red onion, very finely chopped
  • 15g pitted black Kalamata olive, quartered
  • ½ tsp finely chopped red chilli
  • zest and juice ½ lemon, to taste
  • 4 tbsp shredded basil or 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 x 120g cans sardines in olive oil, drained, oil reserved (optional)

Method

  • Boil the spaghetti following pack instructions. Meanwhile, mix the tomatoes with the onion, olives, chilli, lemon zest and basil or oregano. Heat the sardines either in the microwave or in a pan.

  • Drain the pasta, return to the pan and toss well with the tomato mixture. Add the sardines in chunky pieces. Season with lemon juice, pepper, and a little oil from the can, if you like.

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