Ingredients

  • 1 pound white fish fillets, such as halibut or cod, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped basil
  • 4 garlic cloves, 1 crushed and 3 minced
  • 2 small dried red chiles
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pound plum tomatoespeeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3/4 pound linguine

Method

  • Toss the fish with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the basil.
  • In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the crushed garlic and dried chiles.
  • Cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until the garlic turns golden brown.
  • Discard the garlic and chiles.
  • Add the onion and minced garlic to the casserole and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and wine, reduce the heat to moderate and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Raise the heat to moderately high, add the fish, and cook, stirring, until the fish is opaque, about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook the linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain.
  • Add the pasta to the fish sauce, toss well and serve.