Spicy Pomodoro Pan Sautéed Cod with a Cannellini Bean Mash

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 1 Pouch Le Sauce & Co.® Spicy Pomodoro Gourmet Pasta Sauce
• 2 pieces of Cod Filets, 4 oz each
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 can of Cannellini beans 
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon
• ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
• Salt & Pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped basil

Directions:

1. Open your cans of Cannellini beans and drain the liquid
2. Put beans in a microwave safe bowl with the butter and cream, cover in the microwave  for 1 minute. 
3. Add your Parmesan Cheese, Lemon, Salt, and Pepper. Mash beans with a potato masher or fork until smooth.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. 
5. Take out a small saucepan, turn the heat on low and add 1 package of Spicy Pomodoro pasta sauce. Stir every couple of minutes.
6. Pat the Cod Filets dry, then season both sides with salt and pepper
7. Place a cast iron skillet, or non stick skillet on medium high heat and drizzle ½ tbsp of olive oil into the skillet
8. Once the skillet is glossy and the olive oil is easily sliding around, lower heat to medium and add the cod into the skillet
9. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden, then flip the cod over onto the other side with a metal spatula
10. Add the 1 tbsp of butter and let it melt all around the cod
11. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until the center of the fish reaches 145 fahrenheit 
12. Take the cod off the heat, and then squeeze ½ lemon on top
13. Grab your plates and use a large spoon to scoop the white bean mash onto each plate, then use the metal spatula to put your cod filet on top of the beans. 
14. Then, use a serving spoon to scoop as much spicy pomodoro as you would like onto your fish and bean mash.
15. Sprinkle some basil on top of each plate.
16. Enjoy!