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.

- 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
Cook the spaghetti in plenty of salted boiling water for 9-10 minutes, then drain.
Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a pan with the sliced garlic (and the chili if you like heat) for 1 minute.
Add the canned tomatoes, crushing them, and cook for 6 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Flake the drained mackerel into the sauce, add the spaghetti, toss for 1 minute and serve with parsley.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 628 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 31 g |
| Carbohydrates | 87 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
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