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Mackerel Pasta

Description

A hearty, flavour-packed pasta dish combining tender spaghetti with seasoned mackerel in a rich, savoury sauce. Comforting, quick, and loaded with Caribbean flair.

Ingredients

  •  2 cups Kendel Spaghetti (or any Kendel pasta of your choice)
  •  1 teaspoon salt
  •  1-425g can Kendel Jack Mackerel, drained
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Kendel olive oil
  • 2 plummy tomatoes, diced
  • 1 stalk scallion, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • ½ sweet pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Kendel Hot Pepper Sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cheddar cheese, grated (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta, cook for 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a medium frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, tomatoes, escallion, onion, and sweet pepper. Sauté until vegetables are soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in the mackerel, gently breaking it apart with a fork. Add lime juice, black pepper, and mix well to combine.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss until evenly coated and warmed through.
  5. Serve hot, sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese if desired.