Mackerel Puttanesca Pasta

This punchy pasta dish makes a brilliant weeknight dinner—rich with bold Mediterranean flavours and ready in the time it takes your pasta to cook. Smo...This punchy pasta dish makes a brilliant weeknight dinner—rich with bold Mediterranean flavours and ready in the time it takes your pasta to cook. Smoked mackerel adds depth and a dose of healthy omega-3s, while briny olives, capers, and a hit of chilli bring all the puttanesca vibes. We like to finish it off with a handful of fresh rocket because we think the peppery flavour goes well with mackerel, but you could use any leafy green you like. Go for wholewheat pasta, and if you want an extra hit of protein, choose a lentil or chickpea-based option. Read more This punchy pasta dish makes a brilliant weeknight dinner—rich with bold Mediterranean flavours and ready in the time it takes your pasta to cook. Smoked mackerel adds depth and a dose of healthy omega-3s, while briny olives, capers, and a hit of chilli bring all the puttanesca vibes. We like to finish it off with a handful of fresh rocket because we think the peppery flavour goes well with mackerel, but you could use any leafy green you like. Go for wholewheat pasta, and if you want an extra hit of protein, choose a lentil or chickpea-based option. This punchy pasta dish makes a brilliant weeknight dinner—rich with bold Mediterranean flavours and ready in the time it takes your pasta to cook. Smoked mackerel adds depth and a dose of healthy omega-3s, while briny olives, capers, and a hit of chilli bring all the puttanesca vibes. We like to finish it off with a handful of fresh rocket because we think the peppery flavour goes well with mackerel, but you could use any leafy green you like. Go for wholewheat pasta, and if you want an extra hit of protein, choose a lentil or chickpea-based option.

Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

20 mins

FREEZER FRIENDLY

No

SHELF LIFE

3 days (but best eaten fresh)

Why is this healthy?

High
protein

High
fibre

3+ fruits &
vegetables

Healthy
fats

Herbs &
spices

Contains

Dairy, Fish

Why is this healthy?

High
protein

High
fibre

3+ fruits &
vegetables

Healthy
fats

Herbs &
spices

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NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

47g

Protein

624kcal

Calories

30g

Total Fat

40g

Carbs

8g

Sugars

11g

Fibre

654mg

Calcium

50%

 

9mg

Iron

50%

 

146mg

Magnesium

35%

 

1300mg

Potassium

28%

 

1081mg

Sodium

47%

 

1mg

Vitamin B1

83%

 

8.8mcg

Vitamin B12

367%

 

8.8mcg

Vitamin D

44%

 

6.3mg

Vitamin E

42%

 

58mcg

Vitamin B9

15%

 

358mcg

Vitamin A

40%

 

34mg

Vitamin C

38%

 

2.6mg

Zinc

24%

 

64mcg

Vitamin K

53%

 

0.6mg

Copper

67%

 

0.5mg

Vitamin B2

38%

 

9.5mg

Vitamin B3

59%

 

0.6mg

Vitamin B6

35%

 

535mg

Phosphorus

43%

 

Protein: 47g; Calories: 624kcal; Total Fat: 30g; Carbs: 40g; Sugars: 8g; Fibre: 11g; Calcium: 654mg (50%); Iron: 9mg (50%); Magnesium: 146mg (35%); Potassium: 1300mg (28%); Sodium: 1081mg (47%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 8.8mcg (367%); Vitamin D: 8.8mcg (44%); Vitamin E: 6.3mg (42%); Vitamin B9: 58mcg (15%); Vitamin A: 358mcg (40%); Vitamin C: 34mg (38%); Zinc: 2.6mg (24%); Vitamin K: 64mcg (53%); Copper: 0.6mg (67%); Vitamin B2: 0.5mg (38%); Vitamin B3: 9.5mg (59%); Vitamin B6: 0.6mg (35%); Phosphorus: 535mg (43%)

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