I thought canned fish was gross until I tried making a cheap pasta dish

My friend in Portland kept telling me to try sardines, but I was totally against it for years lol. Last month I was broke and saw a can for $1.50, so I mixed it with some pasta, garlic, and lemon from my fridge. It was actually really good and made three meals for under $5 total. Now I keep a few cans in the pantry for when money's tight. Anyone else have a cheap ingredient they were surprised to like?

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drew_bennett2422d ago

Disagree with the whole premise. Canned fish is still nasty no matter how broke you are. That metallic taste ruins everything it touches.

richard_west6822d ago

Totally feel you. Tried making tuna salad once and it tasted like I licked a penny. Never touched the stuff again.

the_nathan22d ago

Actually, a good tuna salad can be really solid. The trick is rinsing the canned tuna really well to get rid of that brine. Mix it with some mayo, a bit of mustard, and chopped celery for crunch. It's a cheap, easy lunch that doesn't have to taste like the can.