Now this recipe, it’s not a combination that instantly springs to mind, in fact I remember Gregg being dubious when we cooked this on Eat Well for less. … however it works. This is a great way to get oily fish back on the menu for family meals.
Oily fish is such a important food to try and incorporate into your weekly meal planning due to the omega 3 content. Omega 3’s are a essential fatty acids that have anti-inflammatory effects, can help with brain health, cognitive function, heart health and even asthma.
I hope you enjoy the recipe – do make sure to turn off the heat before adding in the sauce of the yoghurt will curdle.
SMOKED MACKEREL CARBONARA
Ingredients
- 450 g spaghetti
- 2 tsp horseradish sauce
- 400 g greek yoghurt
- 4 eggs
- 60 g parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 tsp sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp rapeseed oil
- 2 medium courgettes grated
- 350 g boneless smoked mackerel skin removed and flaked
- 240 g baby spinach
- 1 small bunch flat leaf parsley roughly chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil, add the spaghetti and stir well. Simmer for 12-15 minutes until cooked.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Whisk together the horseradish sauce, yoghurt, eggs and parmesan. Season with black pepper.
- Heat a large pan until medium hot, add the oil and stir fry the courgette for 2 minutes until it has started to soften.
- Add the smoked mackerel, mix well then cook for another minute. Stir in the spinach and cook for a couple of minutes until wilted down.
- Turn the heat off (to prevent curdling), add the horseradish and yoghurt mixture into the pan. Stir really quickly until mixed throughout the courgettes and mackerel.
- Drain the pasta and tip straight into the pan, with about 100ml of the cooking water, then stir until totally covered in the sauce.
- Serve straight away with the parsley scattered over the top.
How many does this recipe serve? Thank you
I believe it was 4.
Hi Claire, it serves 4-6 people depending on appetites.
Really good. Have tried it a few times and always great. Not sure about portion size? Is this recipe for 4 people or six? Seems like a lot of pasta! Keith.
Hi Keith, either 4 hungry people or 6 medium appetites! Good call.
Saw this on Eat Well For Less, it’s a fantastic recipe. My 11 year old loves it too. Easy to make and really cheap. Great taste and so healthy.
oh so pleased you like it, thanks so uch for letting me know.
This looks delicious, and I can’t wait to taste it. My only problem is that my husband doesn’t like mackerel. Can this be replaced with tuna? It’s not as oily, but still nutritious. Thank you.
I don’t see why not!
Tuna would work but it is not an oily fish, I still think it would be yummy!