Acquasale (Sweet Pepper Sauce)

Yield > 3 Servings
Main Dish Ethnic Pasta Appetizers Sauces Italian Italy
European Mediterranean
Ingredients :
3 tbl Olive oil
1 x Red onion, finely sliced
1/2 x Garlic clove, finely minced
3 x Red bell peppers, roasted,
ribs, membranes & seeds
removed & cut into 1/2"
slices
2 med Tomatoes, seeded & cut into
chunks
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 cup Fresh breadcrumbs, optional
Method :
• Warm the olive oil in a large heavy saute pot. Add the
red onion & saute over a low heat until the onion becomes limp
& translucent. Add the garlic & saute briefly. Stir in the pepper
strips & sweat them over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes. Add
the tomatoes & salt & cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Cool to
room temperature.
• Put the mixture in a food processor & pulse about 30
times. DO NOT PUREE. If it seems too moist, add the
breadcrumbs.
• Serve either as an antipasto, or as a main dish with pasta
or polenta. Or, add stock & serve as a soup.