Salsa spaghetti with sardines

• wholewheat spaghetti↗100g g
• large ripe tomatoes↗2

  finely chopped

• red onion↗1

  very finely chopped

• pitted black Kalamata olive↗15g g

  quartered

• finely chopped red chilli½ tsp tsp
• zest and juice ½ lemon

  to taste

• shredded basil4 tbsp tbsp

  or 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano

• sardines in olive oil cans

  in olive oil, drained, oil reserved (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Boil the spaghetti following pack instructions. Meanwhile, mix the tomatoes with the onion, olives, chilli, lemon zest and basil or oregano. Heat the sardines either in the microwave or in a pan.

2. 2

   Drain the pasta, return to the pan and toss well with the tomato mixture. Add the sardines in chunky pieces. Season with lemon juice, pepper, and a little oil from the can, if you like.