Acquasale (Sweet Pepper Sauce)

1. 1

   Warm the olive oil in a large heavy saute pot.

2. 2

   Add the red onion and saute over a low heat until the onion becomes limp and translucent.

3. 3

   Add the garlic and saute briefly.

4. 4

   Stir in the pepper strips and sweat them over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the tomatoes, salt and cook another 2 to 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Cool to room temperature.

7. 7

   Put the mixture in a food processor and pulse about 30 times.

8. 8

   DO NOT PUREE.

9. 9

   If it seems too moist, add the breadcrumbs.

10. 10

    Serve either as an antipasto, or as a main dish with pasta or polenta.

11. 11

    Or, add stock & serve as a soup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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