Tuesday 21 May 2013

Spaghetti with Sardines

Here's a flavour packed mood boost thats really quick and cheap to make.


Prep Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Serves 2

Ingredients
1 small tin Sardines in Tomato Sauce  
1 small red chilli finely chopped (or use chilli flakes)
1 clove garlic finely chopped
1 tin chopped tomatoes
1 tblsp capers
2 spring onions finely chopped (optional)
1 tblsp Olive oil
150g Spaghetti (mixture of wholemeal and white)

Method
1.  Cook spaghetti according to instructions
2.  Heat olive oil in heavy based pan and fry garlic and chilli for 1 minute.
3.  Add sardines, tomatoes, capers and onions and stir though, breaking up the fish a little.
4.  Heat the sauce through until just simmering, season well and remove from heat.
5.  Drain pasta and toss into the sauce.
6. Serve sprinkled with fresh parsley if desired.


Why is it Good Mood Food?
Low GI so will keep you going - especially if you use wholemeal spaghetti
Omega 3 from the fish
High in vitamin C from tomatoes - good for the immune system and aids iron absorption.



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