Smoked Mackerel and Horseradish Pasta

Ingredients

• 400 g spaghetti
• 320 g smoked mackerel fillets, skin removed
• 2 tbsp horseradish sauce
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 spring onions, finely sliced
• 100 g baby spinach
• 15 g flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Method

1. 1

   Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving a large cup of pasta water.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, flake the mackerel into chunks and mix gently with the horseradish sauce, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the spring onions and cook for 2 minutes, then add the spinach and wilt.

4. 4

   Add the drained pasta and a good splash of pasta water, tossing to coat. Remove from the heat and fold in the mackerel mixture.

5. 5

   Scatter over the parsley and serve immediately.