Acquasale (Sweet Pepper Sauce) Recipe

• 3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 x Red onion, finely sliced
• 1/2 x Garlic clove, finely chopped
• 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 c. Fresh breadcrumbs, optional

1. Hot the extra virgin olive oil in a large heavy saute/fry pot.
2. Add in the red onion & saute/fry over a low heat till the onion becomes limp & translucent/soft.
3. Add in the garlic & saute/fry briefly.
4. Stir in the pepper strips & sweat them over low heat for 20 to 25 min.
5. Add in the tomatoes & salt & cook another 2 to 3 min.
6. Cold to room temperature.
7. Put the mix in a food processor & pulse about 30 times.
8. Don't PUREE.
9. If it seems too moist, add in the breadcrumbs.
10. Serve either as an antipasto, or possibly as a main dish with pasta or possibly polenta.
11. Or possibly, add in stock & serve as a soup.

extra virgin olive oil, red onion, garlic, red bell peppers, tomatoes, salt, fresh breadcrumbs

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/acquasale-sweet-pepper-sauce-62422 (may not work)