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    Monkfish à la Provençale

    Servings: 4
    Preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes

    Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds monkfish cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 pounds of fresh pasta
  • 3 onions
  • 2 pounds of whole tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 glass of French red wine (2/3 cup)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, pepper to taste
  • Directions:

    Wash the tomatoes, removing the stem, and plunge into boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and cool by rinsing them under cold water. Peel and cut into small pieces.

    Finely chop the onions and place in a pan with the olive oil. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

    Add the tomatoes, garlic, thyme, red wine, and salt and pepper. Cook for 10 more minutes. Add the monkfish pieces and the parsley, and simmer for 15 more minutes.

    Prepare the fresh pasta following the cooking directions on its wrapping.

    Place the pasta on a plate and coat with the sauce and monkfish. Serve with Parmesan.

    Bon appétit !


 
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