Pasta with mackerel sauce is a dish with an authentic flavor, reminiscent of the sea and home cooking. It’s a simple yet rich recipe born from the Mediterranean tradition.
Mackerel, a humble yet tasty fish, pairs with tomato, garlic, and a drizzle of good olive oil to create a fragrant, genuine, and nourishing sauce.
A first course that brings back true flavors, those of the past, when just a few ingredients were enough to bring the taste of the sea to the table.
It’s one of those super quick first courses that can be prepared in a short time, perfect for those in a hurry or coming home for a lunch with little time!
Personally, I really love natural mackerel, and often, in the summer, I eat it seasoned with oil, salt, onion, and vinegar, but this time I decided to make pasta and it was really appreciated.
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Approximately 480 Kcal per person
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3 People
- Cooking methods: Slow Fire
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients to make Pasta with Mackerel Sauce
- 10.6 oz short pasta (I used mezze maniche)
- 7.1 oz natural mackerel
- 1 onion (small)
- 1 bunch chopped parsley (or ½ tablespoon of dried)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- 7.1 oz peeled tomatoes
Preparation of Pasta with Mackerel Sauce
First, wash the natural mackerel, removing the bones and skin, then set aside.
In a non-stick pan, add 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, chopped onion, and garlic, and let it sauté.
At this point, add the mackerel and mix it with the seasoning….
…..add the parsley, salt, mix again and add the tomatoes passed through a food mill, add a little water and let it cook on medium-low heat.
Boil the pasta and two minutes before it’s done, drain it, add it to the sauce in the pan, and let it flavor until cooking is finished, adding water if it’s too dry.
