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Savory Baccala alla Napoletana

Savory Baccalà alla Napoletana: A Cozy Mediterranean Feast

Savory Baccalà alla Napoletana is a traditional Italian dish featuring salted cod, tomato sauce, and Yukon Gold potatoes, delivering a comforting and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 1 pound Salt Cod soaked for 1-3 days
  • 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil can substitute with light olive oil
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • to taste Kosher Salt adjust based on cod saltiness
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano preferably fresh
  • 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 can Canned Whole Peeled Tomatoes preferably San Marzano
  • 2 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes cubed
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives pitted
  • 1 tablespoon Capers
  • to taste Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Large Pot
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the salt cod in a large bowl filled with cold water, refrigerating and changing the water every few hours for 1 to 3 days.
  2. Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and oregano, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the canned tomatoes with their juices, breaking them up slightly and bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15–20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. Add cubed Yukon Gold potatoes to the sauce, stirring gently and allowing them to simmer for about 10 minutes until just tender.
  5. Flake the soaked cod into bite-sized pieces and fold them gently into the sauce and potatoes, cooking for an additional 10–15 minutes.
  6. Stir in black olives and capers, adjusting salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Baccalà alla Napoletana is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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