Sea Bass "Puttanesca"

Serves: 5

Hosea Feil

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

49

Sweetness

50

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

1 cup

White Wine

Directions:

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil

2

Heat a large flat-bottom saute pan over medium heat

3

Melt the anchovy fillets in a little of their own oil until heated through, then add the white wine

4

Add the crushed tomatoes, olives, capers, basil, garlic and crushed red pepper if using

5

Bring the sauce to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook, covered, for 3 minutes

6

Add the sea bass on top of the sauce

7

Cover the pan and poach the fish in the sauce for 6 to 8 minutes

8

Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until firm but not overcooked, 8 to 10 minutes

9

Drain thoroughly

10

Transfer the fish to a warm plate

11

Toss the pasta into the sauce to heat and coat evenly

12

Place the pasta on a serving plate and top with the sea bass

13

Sprinkle on parsley, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and add grated or shaved cheese

14

This is one fish dish that can stand up to added cheese