Baccala in Red Sauce with Potatoes
Baccalà is a traditional dish in Southern Italy on Christmas Eve (La Vigilia). Every family prepares it differently. Some families fry it, make a cold salad and my family prepares it in tomato sauce with potatoes. I love Baccalà in every preparation! The important part is to soak out all the salt before cooking. I soak mine for 3 -4 days changing the water every day. So this dish is definitely something you need to plan for and cannot be made spontaneously.
Baccalà in Red Sauce and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 lb Baccalà Salted Cod
- 1 Onion sliced thin
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 Potatoes peeled and cubed
- 20 oz San Marzano Tomatoes pureed
- 1/4 cup Gaeta Olives
- 1 tbsp Freshly Chopped Parsley
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the baccala in cold water for 3-4 days, changing the water every day.
- Boil the potatoes until fork tender.
- Saute the onions in olive oil and red pepper flakes until softened. Add baccala and saute on both sides for a few minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add tomatoes to the pan, season with salt and pepper. Add in fresh parsley and olives, stir and let simmer for 15 mins.
- Add the baccala and potatoes and stir a bit to coat everything in sauce. Cook with cover vented on low medium for another 15 mins.
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