Pan Fried Cod with Creamy Vodka Sauce
Servings: 4 people
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Equipment
- Large pot
- Medium pot
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 lb fettuccine
- 28 oz tomato sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature and cubed
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 lb cod cut into 2-inch portions
- 1 Tbsp dried basil
- 1/2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot boil water. Cook fettuccine until al dente, about 7-8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine tomato sauce, cream cheese, basil and Italian seasoning in a medium pot and bring to a simmer.
- Stir occasionally, allowing cheese to melt. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Taste, and adjust seasonings as desired.
- In a skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter over medium-low heat. When butter starts to brown, add fish and season with salt and pepper. Allow fish to cook undisturbed for 3 minutes.
- Using tongs, flip each portion of fish over individually and season with salt and pepper. Allow to cook until caramel-colored on the outside and cooked through, 2-3 additional minutes.
- Serve pasta with sauce and cod. Best enjoyed hot off the stove.