Nutrition and extra info
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal801
- fat36g
- saturates6g
- carbs82g
- sugars11g
- fibre12g
- protein38g
- salt2.4g
Ingredients
- 100g spaghetti
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Olive oil
ol-iv oylProbably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It's…
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Onion
un-yunOnions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 95g can boneless sardine in olive oil, drained
Sardine
sar-deenSardines are named after the island of Sardinia, where they were once found in abundance. Found…
- 8 green pitted olives, halved
Olive
ol-livWidely grown all over the Mediterranean, where they've been cultivated since biblical times…
- 2 tsp caper
Capers
kay-perCapers are the small flower buds of the Capparis shrub, which grows in the Mediterranean. As…
- handful parsley leaves, chopped
Parsley
par-sleeOne of the most ubiquitous herbs in British cookery, parsley is also popular in European and…
Method
Cook the spaghetti following pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan, tip in the onion and cook for 5 mins or until soft. Add the garlic and tomatoes, and cook for a few mins more.
Stir through the sardines, breaking them up lightly with the back of a spoon. Add the olives and capers, season and heat through. Toss in the cooked, drained spaghetti, a splash of the cooking water and parsley.
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