Roasted Sweet Peppers in Tomato Sauce
- 4 large red bell peppers
- 4 large green bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- One 14-ounce can peeled Italian tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Dash of harissa or Tabasco
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- Arrange the bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast for about 35 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skins are blistered all over.
- Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 15 minutes.
- Peel the green peppers and discard the cores, seeds and ribs.
- Cut the peppers into thick strips and put them in a medium bowl.
- Working over a strainer set over the bowl to catch the juices, peel the red peppers and discard the cores, seeds and ribs.
- Cut the red peppers into thick strips and add to the bowl.
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan.
- Add the garlic and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and salt and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Add the pepper strips and red pepper juices and simmer gently over low heat until thickened, about 30 minutes.
- Stir in the harissa; serve warm.
red bell peppers, green bell peppers, olive oil, garlic, italian tomatoes, salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/roasted-sweet-peppers-in-tomato-sauce (may not work)