Tomato Cod Fish Pasta (Simple & Healthy)

Tomato Cod Fish Pasta (Simple & Healthy)

from walderwellness.com
40 min

Inspired by a dish I had in Puglia, Italy, this tomato cod pasta is simple and nutritious. White fish is poached and flaked in the homemade tomato sauce, seasoned with fresh herbs, garlic, and chili flakes. You can have this delicious dinner ready in about 40-minutes!

Ingredients

  • Approx. 170 grams pasta of choice ((approx. 6 ounces))
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes ((or more if you want more spice))
  • 2 cups canned diced tomatoes, with liquids ((purchasing a 28 ounce or 796 ml can will be more than enough!))
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes ((vine ripened for best flavour))
  • Approx. 340 grams cod fish ((approx. 12 ounces))
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Approx. 10 large leaves fresh basil, chopped
  • Salt + pepper, to taste
  • Optional: fresh parmesan to serve

Directions

  1. 1

    PREP: Mince garlic and chop fresh herbs. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions. Drain when finished.

  3. 3

    While the pasta water boils, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high. Add minced garlic and chili flakes, cooking for 2 minutes, until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add canned tomatoes and fresh tomatoes to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the sauce for about 10 minutes, stirring and pressing down on the cherry tomatoes so that they burst. The sauce will start to reduce and thicken.

  5. 5

    Then, place the cod into the center of the tomato sauce. Cover the pan with a lid, and allow the cod to cook for 6-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. It should be fully opaque and flake easily when done.

  6. 6

    Using the back of a spatula, break the fish up into pieces in the sauce. Turn off the heat, then stir in chopped parsley and basil.

  7. 7

    Add drained pasta to the tomato sauce and toss well to combine. Season as needed, then serve with fresh parmesan if desired. Enjoy!