These Spanish Macarrones con Bacalao y Tomate (Fish Pasta) are packed with amazing flavors, super easy to make and done in just 30 minutes. Serve them next to a crunchy baguette and a bottle of Spanish red wine from the region of Jumilla for an incredible meal.
To make this recipe, I used penne pasta. But you can use any type of pasta you like. The most important thing is to check the package instructions for the pasta that you are using. That way, you cook it perfectly al dente.
For the fish, I used cod fillets I bought frozen and thawed out. You can also use fresh cod here, as well as any other type of firm white fish. Such as halibut, seabass or even hake.
TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: You want to add the fish to the simmering tomato sauce about 5 minutes before the pasta is cooked al dente. That way, your fish is perfectly cooked through.
Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
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The ULTIMATE Fish Pasta | Spanish Macarrones con Bacalao y Tomate
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta 225 grams
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
- 1 small onion
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme .50 grams
- 1/2 cup dry white wine 120 ml
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz / 425 grams
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 8 grams
- 2 cod fillets 7 oz / 200 grams each
- 1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise 120 grams
- 1 tsp lemon juice 5 ml
- sea salt & black pepper
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Fill a stock pot a little over half ways with water, season generously with sea salt and heat with a high heat
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At the same time, heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 3 tbsp (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
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Finely chop the onion, roughly chop 6 cloves of garlic and finely chop the red bell pepper
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Add the chopped vegetables into the hot fry pan, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the vegetables are lightly sauteed, add in the paprika and thyme, quickly mix together, then add in the white wine, mix together and simmer
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Once the alcohol has cooked off, about 3 minutes, add in the canned tomato sauce, the chopped parsley and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then lower to a low medium heat and simmer
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Once the water comes to a boil in the stock pot, add in the pasta, mix every 2 to 3 minutes
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While the pasta is cooking and the tomato sauce is simmering, make the aioli, add in the mayonnaise into a bowl, finely grate in 2 cloves garlic, add in the lemon juice, 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil and season with sea salt & black pepper, whisk together, also add the cod fillets over paper towels and pat dry, then season with sea salt & black pepper and cut each fillet into bite-size pieces
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About 5 minutes before the pasta is cooked al dente, add the cod pieces into the simmering tomato sauce, mix together, then place a lid on the pan
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Once the pasta is cooked al dente, reserve a little water and set aside, then drain the pasta into a colander
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Once the cod is cooked through in the sauce, about 5 minutes, turn off the heat, add in the pasta, gently mix together until well mixed
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Transfer into serving dishes, add a dollop of the aioli over the pasta and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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