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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Tuna Fish Sauce with Bow Ties

January 26, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood	Italian	Italian, Pasta, Fish, Sauces	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4	tb	Olive oil
2		Garlic cloves, crushed
3		Anchovy fillets
1	cn	Tuna with oil
8		Fresh plum tomatoes, chopped
2	tb	Mint leaves, chopped
1/2	lb	Bow ties, pasta
		Salt/pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Saute garlic, salt, and pepper to a pale color. Add anchovies, crush with a
wooden spoon. Add tuna with oil. Break into flakes, stir and saute 2-3
minutes. Add tomatoes and mint leaves. Simmer for 15 minutes covered.
Uncover and simmer 5 minutes longer. Serve over bow ties cooked al dente.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest  by Paula <demoness@bellatlantic.net> on Sep
03, 1998

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