Main Plate
Pilchard Puttanesca
A quick Italian pasta dish featuring pilchards in tomato purée with olives, garlic, and Parmesan, tossed with spaghetti.
25 min2 servingsMediumItalian
Steps
- 1
Cook the pasta following pack instructions.
- 2
Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook the onion, garlic and chilli for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 3
Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 1 minute, then add the pilchards with their sauce.
- 4
Cook, breaking up the fish with a wooden spoon, then add the olives and continue to cook for a few more minutes.
- 5
Drain the pasta and add to the pan with 2-3 tablespoons of the cooking water.
- 6
Toss everything together well, then divide between plates and serve, sprinkled with Parmesan.
