Polenta with Salt Codfish Recipe

Name: Polenta with Salt Codfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds salted boneless codfish; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 1/2 cups drained, solid-pack tomatoes (or 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped); 1 tablespoon dried basil (or a few leaves of fresh basil); 1 small can tomato paste; Salt, pepper; 1 recipe polenta; Grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1
Soak the codfish in cold water to cover for 8 hours, changing the water once during the soaking.
2
Drain and cover with fresh water, bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until the fish is tender.
3
Heat the olive oil and saute the garlic and onion.
4
Add the tomatoes and basil and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
5
Add the tomato paste and simmer for 15 minutes.
6
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
The sauce should be quite thick.
8
If it is not, reduce it over a brisk flame, stirring constantly.
9
Pour polenta into an oiled casserole or baking dish and top with codfish.
10
Cover with the tomato sauce, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and put under the broiler flame for a minute or two, until the top is glazed.
11
For a Mexican version, chop 2 canned peeled green chilis and add them to the polenta with 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese.
12
Add 1 tablespoon chili powder to the tomato sauce, simmer until thick.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds salted boneless codfish, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 clove garlic, chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Polenta with Salt Codfish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Polenta with Salt Codfish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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