Italian Roasted Red Peppers

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. 2

   Wash red bell peppers and bake until skin is charred; turn periodically to ensure that the skin blackens on all sides.

3. 3

   Remove peppers from oven and put into a paper sack.

4. 4

   Fold the top of the sack over.

5. 5

   Allow peppers to steam in the sack for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

6. 6

   Peel the skin from the peppers; pull the peppers into strips, allowing the juice to drip into the bowl where the peppers will go.

7. 7

   Toss the peppers with olive oil, minced garlic, basil, salt, sugar, and pepper.

8. 8

   Let stand for several hours.

9. 9

   Serve peppers on slices of Italian bread or as a side dish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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