This quick and easy version of the classic Pesto Penne with Mackerel dish comes together in less than 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. You can pick up ingredients you're missing at any supermarket near you.

INGREDIENTS

• 250g penne pasta
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red onion, finely sliced
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 1 tbsp olives, halved
• 250g McCormick Pesto Sauce Mix
• 250ml All Purpose Nestle Cream
• 425g Uni-Pak Mackerel in Natural Oil, drained and roughly chopped
• Handful fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper
• Basil
• Parmesan

PREPARATION

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil; add a little salt.

2. Put half the oil (2 tablespoons) in a pan over medium heat. When it’s hot, add the drained mackerel and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, less than 5 minutes, and then remove.

3. Add the remaining oil, onion, olives and garlic to the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, add the penne to the boiling water and cook until al dente; drain.

5. Turn the heat under the onions and garlic to medium-high and add the mackerel; cook, stirring occasionally, until just heated through, about 2 minutes.

6. Add the penne to the mackerel mixture and toss well to combine.

7. Add McCormick Pesto Sauce Mix, Nestle cream, and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning.

8. Serve sprinkled with the Parmesan and McCormick basil.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

How nutritious is Mackerel?

According to the USDA, mackerel is among the top fish on the list with high omega-3 content.

Just 3 ounces of cooked mackerel contains 1.1 grams of omega-3 fatty acids. 

Omega-3 lowers your blood pressure, it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent that can help in managing joint pains and depression; it can enhance memory, brain performance, and can prevent the risk of Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. (Read how Omega-3 deliver big health benefits to your body)