Sicilian Eggs with Anchovies ( Uova Con Acciughe)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 anchovy fillets
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 sweet green peppers, diced
- 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 3 cup water
- 8 hard boiled eggs, sliced
- salt and pepper
Instructions
serves 6. Cook oil, anchovies, onion, celery and peppers slowly 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Blend tomato paste and water and add. Season with a very little salt and pepper. Cover pan and simmer until celery is tender, stirring occasionally. Put 1/4 cup sauce on the bottom of a serving dish. Over this place a layer of hard boiled egg slices. Alternate layers of sauce and eggs, finishing with sauce. Serve hot or cold.