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Mackerel and rocket pasta recipe

Mackerel and rocket pasta recipe

36 ratings

A great tasting and value meal for all the family, oily mackerel works so well folded though a helping of spaghetti and covered in a decadent, creamy sauce. See method

  • Serves 4
  • 10mins to prepare and 10mins to cook
  • 580 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 300g spaghetti
  • 4 smoked mackerel fillets, skinned and flaked
  • 200g (7oz) extra light soft cheese
  • 1 bunch spring onions, chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • large handful rocket
If you haven't got spaghetti, try using linguine instead

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    2420kj
    580kcal     29%

  • Fat

    33g 47%

  • Saturates

    9g 45%

  • Sugars

    4g 4%

  • Salt

    2.1g 35%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 44.7g Protein 28.6g Fibre 0.7g

Method

A great tasting and value meal for all the family, oily mackerel works so well folded though a helping of spaghetti and covered in a decadent, creamy sauce.

  1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the pasta following the packet instructions. Drain, reserving 100ml (3 1⁄2fl oz) pasta water.
  2. Return the pan to the hob and add the flaked mackerel, soft cheese, onions and lemon juice, stirring until the cheese has melted.
  3. Add the pasta, reserved water and rocket and toss to combine.
  4. Serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper, if you like.

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