Creamy Garlic Fish Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

Estimated total cost: €8.64 · €1.44/serving

• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oilEst. price €0.35–€0.85
• 3 plump garlic cloves, sliced (about 1/4 cup)Est. price €0.08–€0.20
• 1 pinch to 1/2 teaspoon dried peperoncino (hot red pepper flakes)Est. price €0.02–€0.08
• 1 cup or more Baccal Mantecato (preceding recipe)Est. price €8.00–€18.00
• Hot water from the pasta-cooking potEst. price €0.00–€0.01
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to tasteEst. price €0.01–€0.03
• Freshly ground black pepperEst. price €0.03–€0.10
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsleyEst. price €0.15–€0.40

Steps

1. 1

   Before you begin preparing the sauce, cook your dry pasta in a large pot of salted water. However, if you are using fresh pasta or gnocchi, hold off on adding them until after you have started making the sauce.

2. 2

   Begin by heating oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic to the oil and allow it to sizzle without browning, stirring frequently. After a few minutes, add the pepper flakes and let them sizzle for a minute before adding the baccalà spread. Stir the mixture well in the skillet to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

3. 3

   Begin by allowing the baccalà to warm up for a brief period. Then, transfer 2 cups of boiling water from the pot used for cooking pasta into the skillet. Stir well to blend the baccalà mantecato, garlic, and oil until they form a light sauce. Increase the heat until it reaches a boil while stirring continuously. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference. Adjust the heat levels to maintain an active simmer in the sauce until the pasta is nearly cooked al dente.

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• Cultural note

  Baccal mantecato is a traditional Italian dish made of salted codfish that has been whipped to a creamy consistency, adding a rich and unique flavor to this pasta recipe. Garlic and olive oil are staple ingredients in Mediterranean cuisine, enhancing the cultural roots of this dish.

• Seasonal note

  This Creamy Garlic Fish Pasta is best made during the spring and summer seasons when fresh parsley is abundant and fish is in season for optimal flavor.

• Health note

  This dish is a good source of protein and healthy fats from the fish and olive oil. It also provides essential vitamins A and C from the parsley and garlic, but is high in saturated fat and cholesterol due to the baccal mantecato.