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Mediterranean Baked Cod with Orzo
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Mediterranean Baked Cod with Orzo

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb. Fresh Cod Fillet split into 4 portions
  • 12 oz. Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 Lemon, ½ for juice and ½ cut into wedges
  • 1 Bunch Fresh Parsley, stems removed, and leaves chopped
  • 3 Tbsp Olive Bruschetta
  • 16 oz Orzo Pasta
  • 28 oz. Can Caraluzzi’s Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp Caraluzzi’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • Optional Crushed Red Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bring Pot of salted water to boil and cook orzo according to instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • While pasta is cooking, in a mixing bowl make the sauce: combine tomatoes, 1 Tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, 3 Tbsp olive bruschetta and ½ of the chopped parsley. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a large baking dish (Pyrex) add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the cod fillets. Season the cod with salt & pepper. Then pour sauce over the cod and sprinkle the cherry tomatoes evenly. Bake uncovered for approximately 20-25 minutes.
  • Plate each serving with a portion of orzo on the bottom and then place 1 cod portion on top and pour sauce to your liking. Garnish with some of the extra parsley and a lemon wedge.

Notes

Options: Can substitute the Cod with Halibut, Haddock, Sea Bass or any other white fish.