Creamy Marinara-Baked Cod with Spinach

4 minutes
Prep time

25 minutes
Cook time

Ingredients for 1

1 cup

Spinach (fresh)

1/2 cup

Marinara sauce

1/4 cup

Heavy cream

6 oz

Cod (fresh)

1/2 cup

Mixed grain blend (cooked)

optional

1 sprig

Basil (fresh)

Stovetop, Cast Iron Skillet, Oven

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Heat a drizzle of oil in an oven-safe frying pan (cast iron works well!) over medium heat. Once hot, add the spinach & a pinch of salt. Cook until wilted, 1-2 min.
Step 2
Add the marinara sauce & bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 3
Pour in the cream & stir to combine.
Step 4
Turn off the heat & nestle the cod fillets into the sauce. Season the cod with salt & spoon some sauce on top of each fillet.
Step 5
Cover the frying pan with foil & transfer to the oven. Bake until the fish is cooked through & flakes easily with a fork, about 15-17 min.
Step 6
Heat the mixed grains according to package instructions.
Step 7
Remove the cod from the oven & uncover the foil. Serve with extra sauce spooned on top & mixed grains on the side. Drizzle with olive oil, then season to taste with salt & pepper. Garnish with fresh basil (optional). Enjoy!