Canned Mackerel Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    459 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Canned Mackerel Pasta

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!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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
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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the mackerel, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and lemon juice to the pan. Let it heat through for a few minutes.
  4. Reserve 1 cup of the hot pasta water prior to draining the pasta.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 459kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 568mg (24%) Potassium 833mg (24%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2055IU (41%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 326mg (33%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 459 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 459kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 568mg 24%
Potassium 833mg 18%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 2055IU 41%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 326mg 33%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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