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6 cups chopped Roma tomatoes, peeled and seeded (or canned peeled tomatoes, chopped) 3 tablespoons fresh marjoram leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried marjoram leaves) salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cups water (or the juice from canned tomatoes) 3 ounces stale Italian bread or French bread 2 medium onions, finely diced 3 tablespoons pastina 8 garlic cloves, crushed
1. In a large, deep skillet over low heat, combine the olive oil, garlic and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, until the onions are soft and translucent.
2. Roughly crumble the bread into 1/4-inch pieces; add it to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
3. Add the tomatoes, marjoram, salt, pepper, wine and water. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
4. Add the pastina and cook an additional 3 minutes.
5. When it's time to serve dinner, pour the stew into a large covered serving dish or soup tureen and offer grated cheese and additional olive oil on the side.
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