COD WITH HEARTY TOMATO SAUCE

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My father made up this sweet, flavorful recipe for my mother when he took over the cooking. We serve it with whole wheat pasta or brown rice. -Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked whole wheat pasta
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

Place tomatoes in a blender. Cover and process until pureed., Pat fish dry with paper towels. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add cod fillets; cook until surface of fish begins to color, 2-4 minutes on each side. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender, 2-4 minutes. Stir in seasonings and pureed tomatoes; bring to a boil. Add cod; return just to a boil, spooning sauce over tops. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 5-7 minutes. Serve with pasta. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges