Instructions: Cook beans in boiling water until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well.

Prepare the sauce:
Dice onions and olives.

Heat oil in a pan and fry onion and garlic gently until softened. Add the anchovies, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, olives, basil, sugar and salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce is thick. Add the beans and stir through to coat. Heat for 2 minutes and serve hot or cold.

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