Sardine Spaghetti

INGREDIENTS

• 170g Simply Better Italian Bronze Die Spaghetti
• 1 Tin Simply Better Portuguese Sardinillas
• 1 Pack Simply Better Irish Tomkin Tomatoes, quartered
• 3 Cloves Garlic, crushed
• ¼ Tsp Chilli Flakes
• ½ Tsp Simply Better Expertly Blended Seafood Seasoning
• 1 tbsp Simply Better Abernethy Sea Salted Butter
• Zest & Juice of ½ a Lemon
• Simply Better Achill Island Sea Salt

To Serve

• 1-2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
• Lemon Wedges

METHOD

1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water, according to pack instructions, until al dente, then drain and retain a few tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
2. Heat a tablespoon of oil from the sardines in a frying pan over a medium heat.
3. Add the tomatoes and garlic to the pan, allow it to cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften. Add the chilli flakes and seafood seasoning and stir to combine.
4. Add the butter to the pan and allow to foam up, then add the lemon zest and juice along with the sardines.
5. Transfer the cooked pasta to the pan and add a tablespoon of the reserved cooking liquid and stir well. If the pasta looks a little dry add another tablespoon of cooking liquid. Toss everything together until evenly combined, season to taste and fold in the chopped parsley.
6. Transfer to pasta bowls and garnish with a lemon wedge, serve immediately.