Smelt, Italian Style Recipe

Name: Smelt, Italian Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. sliced onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 c. melted fat or oil; 1 can (1 lb. 12 oz.) Italian tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste; 1 1/2 tsp. oregano; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. sugar; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; 2 lb. dressed Pacific smelt; 1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese; 1/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 c. sliced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. melted fat or oil
1 can (1 lb. 12 oz.) Italian tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. chopped parsley
2 lb. dressed Pacific smelt
1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

1
Cook onion and garlic in melted fat or oil until onion is tender.
2
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, sugar and pepper; mix well.
3
Cover and cook slowly about 30 minutes until slightly thickened and flavors blend.
4
Stir often during cooking. Stir in parsley.
5
Spread sauce over bottom of 2 or 3-quart shallow baking dish.
6
Arrange smelt in a single layer on sauce down the center of baking dish.
7
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cheeses.
8
Bake in oven at 400u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.

467

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. sliced onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 c. melted fat or oil, 1 can (1 lb. 12 oz.) Italian tomatoes, undrained, and more.

Yes, Smelt, Italian Style falls under the General 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!

Smelt, Italian Style

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Variations & substitutions

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