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                     Brazilian Style Tuna Casserole

Recipe By     : Miriam Podcameni Posvolsky
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fish And Seafood                 Pasta

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/2  cup           chopped onions
  1      clove         garlic
  4                    firm ripe tomatoes -- peeled and seeded
                       -- or 1 can tomatoes
                       -- , (up to 5)
    1/2                green bell pepper -- finely chopped
    1/2  cup           pitted black olives -- chopped
  1      can           tuna
  1      teaspoon      capers
  2      tablespoons   olive oil
  2                    flat anchovy filets chopped ( optional)
    1/2  teaspoon      oregano
                       salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
    1/4  cup           chopped parsley
  2      tablespoons   breadcrumbs
  2      tablespoons   parmesan cheese -- grated
                       butter

1. Cook onions in oil until soft. 2. Add crushed garlic and bell pepper.
Cook 5 minutes over medium heat, uncovered or until bell pepper is soft.
3.Stir in tomato and anchovies. Cook until tomatoes are almost creamy,
stirring occasionally. 4. Add capers, olives, oregano, drained tuna and
cook a few minutes. Season. Stir in parsley. 5. Stir together with pasta
pour into an oiled baking dish. 6. Sprinkle cheese mixed with crumbs. 7.
dot top with pieces of butter 8. Bake in a pre-heated 350 oven for 30 minutes.




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