Fish, particularly cold water fish like cod, has been shown to be very healthy and an excellent source of protein. Cod is a hearty firm white fish. It has a meaty flesh, flaky texture and mild flavor. This delicate, sweet fish is versatile and easy to prepare. Remember, you can use this recipe with any fish of your choice. I hope you try the Atlantic cod fish. It is simply delicious!

This farfalle pasta recipe is courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis. I have been making it for years! It is easy and flavorful. Giada writes that the secret ingredient is anchovies! She is right! This is the dish that turned my son into an anchovy lover! It turned my entire family onto this delicate treat as well. Now you can understand how I became enamored (or obsessed) with anchovies! Thanks Giada!

Ingredients for the Cod

3 1/2 pound pieces of Atlantic Cod
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups of panko bread crumbs
2 tbsp. garlic powder
1/2 cup fresh parsley (or 3 tbsp. dried)
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Mix panko crumbs, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper into a bowl. Dip  cod into egg, and then into panko mixture. Set aside.

Heat olive oil on medium heat in pan on stove.

When heated, place cod into pan. Set timer for 4 minutes. Turn cod over and cook for 4 more minutes. Crust should look lightly browned.

Ingredients for the Pasta

1 pound Farfalle (bow-tie) Pasta
2 heads of broccoli, trimmed to florets (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup olive oil
4 tbsp. unsalted butter
3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
6 anchovies, chopped
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally.

After 5 minutes, add the broccoli florets to the pasta, stir, and cook for another 4 minutes. Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.

Meanwhile in a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-low heat. Add the anchovies and cook until they melt down. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the pasta and broccoli, salt and pepper and toss. To make the sauce thicken, add some of the reserved pasta water a little at a time (you do not have to use the entire cup).

Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

It’s that simple!