Cod Puttanesca with Spaghetti
Cod Puttanesca with Spaghetti brings together flaky white fish and a punchy, briny sauce of tomatoes, capers, olives, and anchovy. The heat from crushed red pepper and the richness of olive oil balance the bright San Marzano tomatoes, making each bite robust and satisfying. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner when you want bold Italian flavors without much fuss.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cod Puttanesca with Spaghetti, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until slightly firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low until it shimmers.
- 3
Add the capers, anchovy paste, garlic, and red pepper, and cook, stirring often, until the garlic is soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Pour off about 1/2 cup of liquid from the tomato can and discard it. Using clean hands, crush the tomatoes and add them to the skillet with the remaining juice. Stir in the olives and minced parsley. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Bring the sauce to a boil, add the fish filets, then lower the heat to maintain a simmer. Once the fish are added, the sauce should bubble occasionally but not boil.
- 6
Cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes, spooning sauce over the fish from time to time. Thin filets may cook faster. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the fish should register 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 7
Divide the spaghetti evenly among 4 serving dishes. Place 1 filet in each dish and ladle the sauce over all. Garnish with parsley sprigs.
- Calories 784.1 kcal High 39%
- Protein 57.24 g Good Source 114%
- Carbohydrate 97.05 g 35%
- Total Fat 20.69 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 2.08 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 113.9 mg High 38%
- Sodium 980.09 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 8.33 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 8.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 278.34 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 6.37 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 1702.07 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin A 28.3 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 27.32 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Cod Puttanesca with Spaghetti is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Anchovy Paste, Capers, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 784.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cod Puttanesca with Spaghetti made of?
- The main ingredients are Anchovy Paste, Capers, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Kalamata Olives. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cod Puttanesca with Spaghetti?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 784.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cod Puttanesca with Spaghetti easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Cod Puttanesca with Spaghetti healthy?
- Cod Puttanesca with Spaghetti has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 784.1 calories and 57.24 g of protein, or 114% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 980.09 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.08 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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