Solo Spaghetti Dinner

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces dry spaghetti or capellini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) can rolled sardines with capers
  • 1 fresh tomato, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • grated Parmesan cheese to taste, for serving

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, and cook until al dente, or 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Toss with a drizzle of olive oil, cover, and keep warm.
  2. Place 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until soft and transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the sardines; cook and stir 5 to 8 minutes until the sardines start to break apart. Mix in the tomatoes, and cook until mixture is heated through. Stir in the bread crumbs. Serve over spaghetti, and top with desired amount of grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

400 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12g 24% DV
Total Fat 30.1g 39% DV
Carbs 22.3g 8% DV
Fiber 2.1g 7% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 983mg 43% DV
Potassium 292mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 70.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 40.3mg 45% DV
Calcium 222.5mg 17% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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