Spaghetti in sauce with cod and herb bread

Spaghetti in sauce with cod and herb bread is a flavorful dish that combines the taste of fish with the aromatic flavor of herbs. Here’s how to make this delicious dish:

Ingredients

• 320 g of spaghetti
• 400 g of cod fillets
• 500 ml of tomato puree
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 100 g of stale bread
• A mix of aromatic herbs (for example, basil, parsley, oregano)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A pinch of chili pepper (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by preparing the herb bread. Grind the stale bread in a mixer until it reaches a consistency similar to breadcrumbs. Mix the breadcrumbs with the chopped aromatic herbs and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Toast this mixture in a pan until it becomes crispy and golden. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large pan, sauté the garlic cloves with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Once golden, remove the garlic and add the tomato puree. Let the sauce cook over medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and if you like, a pinch of chili pepper.
3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until the desired doneness (al dente is ideal).
4. While the spaghetti is cooking, cook the cod fillets in a pan with a bit of oil, salt, and pepper. Cook them for about 3-4 minutes per side until they are golden and cooked through.
5. When the pasta is ready, drain it and toss it in the tomato sauce for a few minutes.
6. Serve the spaghetti by plating and add the flaked cod on top. Finish by sprinkling with the previously prepared herb bread.

Curiosity

In Italy, the combination of fish with tomato is very common, especially in coastal regions where fish is an integral part of the local diet. The crunchiness of the herb bread adds a pleasant dimension of texture that contrasts nicely with the softness of the sauce and cod.

Enjoy your meal!