Weekly Recipe: Spicy Pasta with Tilapia for a Twist on Dinner

Spring is here and that means your food pallet should match the weather.  Warm, light, and flavorful dishes are what you need as the temperatures rise. With this dish of Spicy Pasta with Tilapia you will experience a twist on spaghetti with lots flavors and a healthy twist. If you are interested in making it here’s what you need and how to make it:

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound tilapia fillets, cut into small chunks
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 28 -ounce can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for topping
• Kosher salt
• 10 ounces multigrain spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Toss the tilapia, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic starts to soften, about 30 seconds. 

Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.

When the pasta is almost done, add the tilapia to the skillet with the tomato sauce and simmer, stirring gently, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. 

Stir in the parsley and the remaining 1/4 cup basil; season with salt. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Divide among bowls and top with more basil and enjoy!

So next time you are thinking of making spaghetti consider taking it to the next level. With herbs and tilapia you can enjoy a healthy flavorful meal, even in the springtime. If you try making this dish share it with us on Instagram with the hashtag #MakeItMonday or on Facebook and maybe you will see your finish product shared!

Thank you to our friends at Food Network for this delicious recipe!