Name: Spaghetti with Sardines and Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 200g/7oz whole-wheat spaghetti; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 120 g/4¼ oz canned sardines in olive oil; 3 tbsp pine nuts; 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped; 2 tbsp small capers; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 25 g/1 oz/heaped ¼ cup sultanas/golden raisins; extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling; juice and finely grated zest of ½ lime; 100 g/3½ oz/2 cups baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

In the Mood for Healthy Food

By Jo Pratt

Published 2015

About

Next time you think you’ve nothing in for a dinner for two, take a look in your cupboard and you may well see a can of sardines waiting to be used up. These little silvery fish shouldn’t be overlooked as they are a super-concentrated source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins B12 and D. They have a meaty texture and rich flavour, which means a little goes a long way. A pasta dish like this is easier to cook in smaller portions as you want to be able to toss the spaghetti in the pan with all