30-Minute Pilchard Pasta

By Foodies of South Africa · 30 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse and set aside, keeping a cup of the pasta water.
2. Take the pilchards out of the tin and put them on a plate, keeping the tomato sauce aside. Flake the fillets with a fork.
3. In a large oiled pan over medium heat, soften the diced onion for 3–4 minutes. Add the garlic, chilli flakes and dried herbs and stir until fragrant. Add the reserved pilchard sauce and the tomato puree and stir.
4. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
5. Uncover, add the pilchard pieces and the pasta, and stir until the sauce coats the pasta. Add some or all of the pasta water if needed for a smooth sauce.
6. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve right away, or pack into lunch boxes.

Summarized from Foodies of South Africa's video. Watch it for the details.

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