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Cod with Putanesca Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from Southern Italy, Puttanesca sauce is known for its bold flavors, combining tomatoes, olives, capers, and anchovies. Traditionally associated with a quick meal for busy cooks, it has become a beloved sauce for various seafood dishes. The pairing of cod with this sauce highlights the fish's mild flavor, making it a popular choice in Italian cuisine and beyond.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons anchovy paste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil
1/2 cup black olives
2 tablespoons capers
1 can (28 oz) canned whole tomatoes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

anchovies

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: sardines

Sardines provide a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without the cost of wine.

1

Start the sauté function on the Instant Pot to heat up.

2

Add olive oil to the Instant Pot once it's hot.

3

Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

4

Add anchovy paste and tomato paste, cooking for about 30 seconds.

5

Stir in red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.

6

Add canned whole tomatoes, breaking them up with hands or a spoon.

7

Mix in chopped basil, black olives, and capers.

8

Nestle cod fillets on top of the mixture in the Instant Pot.

9

Cancel the sauté function and close the lid.

10

Set to pressure cook on high for 2 minutes.

11

Wait for the Instant Pot to come to pressure, which takes about 10 minutes.

12

Quick release the pressure after cooking, then remove the lid.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large skilletspoonplate

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishgluten

Also Known As

Baccalà alla Puttanesca
Local Name: Baccalà alla Puttanesca

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