Speedy Sicilian Sardine and Lemon Pasta

Ingredients

• Spaghetti

  300 g

  $0.57

• Canned Sardines

  1 tin

  $1.10

• Garlic

  3 cloves

  $0.12

• Olive oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.20

• Chilli flakes

  0.5 tsp

  $0.04

• Lemon

  1 whole

  $0.50

• Parsley

  0.25 bunch

  $0.15

• Salt

  0.5 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente, about 9 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat and sauté sliced garlic with chilli flakes for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Flake in the canned sardines with their oil and gently warm through for 2 minutes, breaking them into bite-sized flakes.

4. 4

   Reserve half a cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and toss directly into the sardine skillet.

5. 5

   Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice, add chopped parsley, and splash in pasta water to coat the strands glossily before serving hot.