Sweet And Sour Tuna Involtina

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds tuna fillet -- skin off, cut 8 thin steaks
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves -- divided
8 fillets salt-packed anchovies -- filleted, and soaked 1 hour in water
1/2 cup chopped fresh fennel fronds
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion -- chopped 1/4 inch dice
2 medium carrots -- chopped 1/4 inch dice
2 medium celery ribs -- chopped 1/4 inch dice
3 pieces bay leaves
2 cups basic tomato sauce
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
 

Preparation:

* Note: See the "Basic Tomato Sauce" recipe which is included in this collection. Lay the tuna pieces out on a cutting board. Place one anchovy fillet, a pinch of fresh thyme and a fennel frond on each one and roll up to form an involtino. Secure each with two toothpicks. Heat oil in a 12- to 14-inch pan over medium-high heat until smoking. Cook the involtini two to three at a time until lightly browned and remove to a plate. Add onions, carrots, celery and bay leaves to pan and cook until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add Basic Tomato Sauce, vinegar and wine and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 30 minutes until thick as porridge. Put tuna into sauce and simmer covered for 5 to 6 minutes, just to warm through. Remove toothpicks from involtini, add parsley and serve. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-1D22)