Description
A quick and nutritious meal featuring sardines and pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 can sardines in olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil from the sardine can and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the sardines, lemon juice, capers, and red pepper flakes. Stir gently to combine.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and toss to coat.
- Finish with fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg