Trofie with Cod Sauce

Name: Trofie with Cod Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Trofie pasta fresh 12.7 oz; Peeled tomatoes (cherry variety) 2 ½ cups; Cod 0.66 lb; Taggiasca olives 1.75 oz; Salted capers 3 tbsp; Garlic 1 clove; Parsley to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Lactose Free

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Sebastian Fitarau

Trofie pasta with cod sauce is a classic dish from Liguria, Italy, perfect for when you want something special but without the hassle. Really, it's super easy. This Italian seafood pasta combines fresh trofie—those unique, twisty noodles native to Liguria—with a sauce made from canned cherry tomatoes, Taggiasca olives, and salty capers. These olives and capers—pretty essential in Ligurian cuisine—give the sauce that classic Mediterranean kick. And the flaky cod? It absorbs all those flavors, staying moist and tender. The sauce is slightly tangy, thanks to the tomatoes and olives, which pairs perfectly with the pasta's chewy texture.

You know, this isn't just for special occasions; it’s great for big family gatherings or even the Christmas Eve fish dinner, which is a big tradition in Italy. You’ll find regional twists here and there, like adding some extra herbs or a splash of white wine to the cod sauce recipe for more depth.

And listen, the use of trofie pasta isn’t just for show—it captures the sauce in its curls, ensuring every bite tastes like the sea. Imagine a bowl of golden noodles with a quick broil for a crispy finish, if that's your thing. This dish hits that sweet spot between a quick lunch and something fancier for guests. And people really really love how the Italian seafood pasta blends the sweet taste of tomatoes with the punch from olives and capers, all tied together by the cod.

It's a true taste of the Mediterranean—bringing the best of traditional Italian recipes without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re into homemade pasta dishes or just want to try something new, this one brings loads of flavor with simple ingredients. It’s perfect for both casual meals and festive occasions, capturing the heart of the Ligurian coast in every bite. For real, you can’t go wrong.

How to prepare Trofie with Cod Sauce

To prepare the trofie with cod sauce, start by desalinizing the capers (just rinse them well under running water), then pour the canned cherry tomatoes into a tall jug 1 and blend them with an immersion blender until you get a smooth sauce 2. In a large pan, heat a little oil and sauté the garlic clove in its skin 3.

Then pour in the cherry tomato sauce, season with salt 4 and pepper, and cook covered for about 20 minutes 5. On the cutting board, place drained Taggiasca olives and desalinized capers 6.

Chop everything finely with a knife 7, then do the same with the parsley 8. Set aside and dice the cod fillet 9.

Add the cod to the tomato sauce 10, stir and continue cooking with the lid on for another 5 minutes or until it softens (it should flake when touched with a spoon) 11. At the end of cooking, add the chopped capers and olives 12.

Stir 13 and remove the garlic clove. Meanwhile, boil the trofie in plenty of salted water to taste 14, then drain al dente and transfer it to the pan with the sauce 15, then cook for another 2 minutes.

Turn off the heat, season with the chopped parsley 16, toss everything with a drizzle of oil and dish up your trofie with cod sauce adding more finely chopped fresh parsley to taste 17 18.