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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Brazilian Style Tuna Casserole

Brazilian Style Tuna Casserole

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 fillets 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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