Sardine & Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• 300g spaghetti or linguine
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 2 x 120g tins sardines in tomato sauce or olive oil
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, to serve (optional)

Method

1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, then drain, reserving a splash of the cooking water.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
3. Add the garlic and chilli flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Break the sardines into chunks and stir them into the sauce, along with their sauce or oil, and warm through for 2-3 minutes.
6. Toss the drained pasta through the sauce, loosening with a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed.
7. Season with salt and pepper, and scatter with parsley if using, before serving.