Red-Pepper Sauce With Hazelnut Butter

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   Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter.

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   Add the onion and cook until just translucent, about 3 minutes.

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   Add the peppers and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes more.

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   Add the stock and wine and cook at a low simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, place the hazelnuts in the container of a food processor and process until they form a smooth butterlike paste, about 5 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl about every minute.

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   Measure out 3 tablespoons of nut butter and set aside.

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   (Unused butter can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.)

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   Whisk the 3 tablespoons of hazelnut butter into the sauce in the saucepan.

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   Transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until very smooth.

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    Return to the pan and season with salt and pepper.

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    Reheat when ready to serve.

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    Serve with grilled or broiled meat, fish or shellfish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.