The Best Spicy Tinned Mackerel Pasta

Detailed Steps

1. Cook the spaghetti: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Prepare the garlic and chilli: While the pasta is cooking, mince the garlic and thinly slice the red chilli. This will add spice and depth of flavour to the dish.
3. Sauté the aromatics: In a large pan, heat a good drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced chilli. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
4. Add the mackerel: Add the tin of mackerel with the tomato sauce to the pan. Break up the mackerel gently with a spoon, allowing it to mix into the sauce. Let it heat through for a few minutes.
5. Combine with pasta: Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the mackerel sauce. Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and help it coat the pasta.
6. Finish and serve: Once the pasta is well-coated in the sauce, remove the pan from heat. Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese for added flavour.