This simple recipe for Spaghetti with Mackerel in Spicy Tomato Sauce is a real treat for the senses. Picture this: tender spaghetti tossed in a zesty, spicy sauce with flavorful mackerel—it’s like a seaside escape where the breeze and sunshine blend together perfectly.

Ingrediants

  • 1 can of Diavena mackerel in spicy tomato sauce (180 g)
  • 150 g spaghetti or your preferred pasta (enough for 2 servings)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 200 ml tomato purée
  • A handful of capers
  • Grated Parmesan for sprinkling
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Mackerel fillets in spicy tomato sauce
Mackerel fillets in spicy tomato sauce

Preparation:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the spaghetti.
  2. Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, following the package instructions.
  3. When the spaghetti is done, remove it from the heat and drain.

To Make the Sauce:

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the tomato paste and garlic, cooking until the paste thickens slightly.
  3. Pour in the contents of the can of Diavena mackerel, including the tomato sauce, and stir gently.
  4. Warm for a few minutes (If you’d like to serve the mackerel in whole pieces, be careful not to break them apart. Once warmed, you can remove them from the pan).
  5. Add the drained spaghetti to the spicy tomato mackerel sauce.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Stir well to combine the pasta with the sauce, and cook for about one more minute.
  8. Serve the spaghetti, arrange the mackerel on top, and finish with capers and a sprinkle of Parmesan.

Enjoy while the dish is hot!