Pilchard Pasta (Mediterranean-inspired dish)

Pilchard Pasta (Mediterranean-inspired dish)

Ingredients:

2 cans of pilchards in tomato sauce (120g each)

250g of spaghetti or other pasta

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 can of chopped tomatoes (400g)

1 tsp of dried oregano

1 tsp of dried basil

1 tsp of dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

Olive oil

Instructions:

Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Drain the pilchards and set aside the tomato sauce from the cans.

In a large saucepan, heat up some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Add the can of chopped tomatoes and their juice to the pan, along with the dried oregano, basil, and thyme. Stir well.

Let the sauce simmer for 10-12 minutes until thickened and the flavors are well combined.

Gently add the drained pilchards to the sauce and stir until heated through.

Serve the pilchard sauce over the cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.