Whole Grain Pasta with Canned Mackerel Filet & Tomatoes

Whole Grain Pasta
with Canned Mackerel Filet & Tomatoes

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Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cup whole grain durum wheat pasta, shape of your choice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Chili pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup canned mackerel (approximate amount) (Note: canned sardines, tuna, salmon can be used as an alternative to mackerel)
  • 1/3 cup black olives, pitted
  • Salt and oil to taste

Directions

  • Cook your favorite whole wheat pasta following the package instructions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, sauté the garlic in a pan with a drizzle of oil and chili pepper; then add the chopped parsley and tomatoes.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes, then add the diced mackerel and cook for another 5 minutes. Add olives and stir.
  • Once pasta is done, toss everything together with a splash of the pasta water.

Yield

2 servings

Serving Size

2 1/2 cups

Considerations

None.