Anchovy Zuppetta, Rowboat Style
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 medium jalapenos -- seeded, chopped fine
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1/2 medium red onion -- finely chopped
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup basic tomato sauce
1 pound anchovies or sardines -- cleaned, gutted
2 medium scallions -- thinly sliced
10 bunches basil leaves
10 bunches mint leaves -- cut chiffonade
1 loaf grilled bread slices
 

Preparation:

* Note: See the "Basic Tomato Sauce" recipe which is included in this collection. In a 12- to 14-inch sauté pan, heat oil until smoking. Add jalapenos, almonds and onions and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add white wine and tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Add anchovies and return to boil. Lower heat to simmer and cook through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Pour into warm bowl, sprinkle with scallions, basil and mint and serve with grilled bread drizzled with good oil. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-1D28)