Spaghetti with canned mackerel and tomato (massa de cavala)

Spaghetti with canned mackerel and tomato (massa de cavala) is ready in 15 minutes (10 hands-on) and has 628 kcal and 31 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.18. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Spaghetti with canned mackerel and tomato (massa de cavala)
Total time
15 min
Hands-on
10 min
Calories
628 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.18

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Spaghetti200 g
  • Canned mackerel in olive oil, drained140 g
  • Crushed tomatoes (can)300 g
  • Garlic8 g
  • Olive oil12 g
  • Fresh parsley (optional)6 g
  • Dried chili (optional)2 g

Method

  1. Cook the spaghetti in plenty of salted boiling water for 9-10 minutes, then drain.

  2. Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a pan with the sliced garlic (and the chili if you like heat) for 1 minute.

  3. Add the canned tomatoes, crushing them, and cook for 6 minutes until the sauce thickens.

  4. Flake the drained mackerel into the sauce, add the spaghetti, toss for 1 minute and serve with parsley.

Nutrition per serving

Calories628 kcal
Protein31 g
Carbohydrates87 g
Sugars9 g
Fat18 g
Fiber6 g

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