FISH FILLETS WITH MARINARA SAUCE

[Fish Fillets with Marinara Sauce]
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SERVES 4

The first time I made this everyone in the family, except me, had colds. They were starting to feel better, tired of soup, but still wanting to eat light. It seemed to do the trick and was delicious. Basically, the fish is being poached in the tomatoes. I usually use cod in this recipe because its flavor works well with the sauce, and its texture stands up to the cooking method, but any firm, white-fleshed fish will do. Serve with rice or small-shaped pasta, such as couscous or orzo, topped with some of the tomato sauce.

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 large onion, chopped

1/2 large green pepper, chopped

3 large cloves garlic, minced

2 cans (14.5 ounces each) whole tomatoes, broken apart, with juices

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon fennel seed

1/4 cup dry white wine

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

4 firm, white-fleshed fish fillets, about 6-ounces each

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers; sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté another minute. Add the tomatoes, oregano, fennel seeds, wine, vinegar, salt and pepper. Simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Lay the fish on top of the sauce. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon some of the tomatoes on top. Cover partially and let cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes, depending on thickness. Garnish with the fresh parsley and serve immediately, topped with sauce.

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