Asparagus In Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

1. 1

   Peel the asparagus if necessary, snap off the stems at the bottom, and cook the stalks in lightly salted water for 4 to 8 min, depending on thickness, or possibly till fork tender but stiil hard.

2. 2

   Drain under cool water and set the stalks aside.

3. 3

   Rub the peppers in extra virgin olive oil and broil on all sides till lightly scorched.

4. 4

   Place the cooked peppers in a paper bag to steam for 10 min.

5. 5

   Remove the peppers and rub off the skins.

6. 6

   Cut open and remove the stem, seeds and white flesh.

7. 7

   Puree the peppers in the food processor.

8. 8

   Fold in the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and thyme.

9. 9

   Adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper if you like.

10. 10

    Divide puree among 4 serving dishes.

11. 11

    Top with asparagus.

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