*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      ACQUASALE (SWEET PEPPER SAUCE)

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Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish                        Italian
                Pasta                            Appetizers
                Sauces

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3       tb           Olive oil
   1       ea           Red onion, finely sliced
     1/2   ea           Garlic clove, finely minced
   3       ea           Red bell peppers, roasted,
                        -- ribs, membranes & seeds
                        -- removed & cut into 1/2"
                        -- slices
   2       md           Tomatoes, seeded & cut into
                        -- chunks
     1/4   ts           Salt
     1/4   c            Fresh breadcrumbs, optional

  Warm the olive oil in a large heavy saute pot.  Add the red onion &
  saute over a low heat until the onion becomes limp & translucent.
  Add the garlic & saute briefly.  Stir in the pepper strips & sweat
  them over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.  Add the tomatoes & salt &
  cook another 2 to 3 minutes.  Cool to room temperature.
  Put the mixture in a food processor & pulse about 30 times.  DO NOT
  PUREE. If it seems too moist, add the breadcrumbs.
  Serve either as an antipasto, or as a main dish with pasta or polenta.
  Or, add stock & serve as a soup.
 


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