Tomato, Bread And Pastina Stew

* Exported from MasterCook *

TOMATO, BREAD AND PASTINA STEW

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Vegetarian
Main Dish Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 c Chopped Roma tomatoes
-(peeled and seeded)
-or canned peeled tomatoes,
- chopped
1/2 c Olive oil
3 oz Stale Italian bread
-or French bread
2 md Onions -- finely diced
8 Garlic cloves -- crushed
3 tb Fresh marjoram leaves -ÿÿ
2 ts -Dried marjoram leaves
Salt and pepper -- to taste
1/2 c Dry white wine
2 c :Water, -ÿÿ
- the juice from
- canned tomatoes
3 tb Pastina

IN A LARGE, DEEP SKILLET over low heat, combine the
olive oil, garlic and onions and cook, stirring
occasionally, 5 minutes, until the onions are soft and
translucent. Roughly crumble the bread into 1/4-inch
pieces, add it to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1
minute. Add the tomatoes, marjoram, salt, pepper, wine
and water. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for
20 minutes. Add the pastina and cook an additional 3
minutes. 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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