Spicy Pasta With Tilapia Recipe

Name: Spicy Pasta With Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound tilapia fillets, cut into small chunks; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 28 -ounce can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for topping; Kosher salt; 10 ounces multigrain spaghetti; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 pound tilapia fillets, cut into small chunks
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 28 -ounce can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for topping
Kosher salt
10 ounces multigrain spaghetti
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Toss the tilapia, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
2
Cover and refrigerate.
3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the remaining garlic and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic starts to soften, about 30 seconds.
5
Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil and 1/2 cup water.
7
Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 12 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
9
Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
10
When the pasta is almost done, add the tilapia to the skillet with the tomato sauce and simmer, stirring gently, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
11
Stir in the parsley and the remaining 1/4 cup basil; season with salt.
12
Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce.
13
Divide among bowls and top with more basil.
14
Photograph by Justin Walker

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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: 1/2 pound tilapia fillets, cut into small chunks, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Spicy Pasta With Tilapia 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.

Spicy Pasta With Tilapia

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