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Peperonata

By Paula |

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close up of Peperonata sauce

This, to me, is such a simple dish. I’m all about easy peasy. As I’ve mentioned before simple isn’t a bad thing. It truly is a WOW dish. Everyone will think you slaved away when you simply added the ingredients & left them to mingle with each other. The longer they mingle & get to know each other, the better they’ll be. LOL!

It’s the perfect way to start off an evening with friends. As a matter of fact, I fixed this as an appetizer the other night when company was over. Just toasted up some crostini to go with & voila! Needless to say there wasn’t any left over so I’m thinking they liked it. LOL.

3 crostini topped with pepperonata garnished with herbs.

I have seen this dish prepared with green bell peppers as well. If you’re fond of them, by all means throw a few in. Cooking should be about what you like (& what you have on hand). If you’re using the fresh bell peppers you’ll have to cook them down longer so they’re soft. When using the jarred roasted red bell peppers you won’t need to obviously cook them as long. If your Peperonata is cooking down & needs a little liquid add some water or chicken stock. Remember less is more! You can always add to. Just keep an eye on it & taste (& season) as you go.

Peperonata is also perfect as a sauce to accompany your meat/poultry dishes. So versatile. So easy. So dee-lish!

Some of my go-to appetizers (besides Peperonata) are: Bruschetta & Crostini with Artichoke Spread. What are yours?

 

What you’ll need:
1 onion – chopped
2-4 cloves of fresh garlic – minced
2 Roasted Red Bell Peppers (or 2 Red Bell Peppers) – chopped
1 large can of San Marzano Tomatoes
s/p
extra virgin olive oil
chicken stock or water
Fresh Basil – a good handful chopped
Fresh Parsley  – a good handful chopped

 

What to do:
In a large pan over medium-high heat, add a few good turns of the oil. Add your onions & saute until translucent. Add in your garlic & stir through for about a minute (don’t want to burn the garlic). Reduce heat to low & add in your tomatoes & peppers. Season with salt & pepper. Allow to cook down until peppers and tomatoes are soft. Don’t rush it. Sauces are much better the longer they simmer & the ingriedients have time to get to know each other! As the liquid cooks out, add in your stock/water as needed. Check periodically for seasoning as add as necessary. At the very end add in your chopped basil & parsley & stir through.

Buon Appetito!

Goes great with:
A loaf of crusty bread

 

Filed Under: Appetizer, Sauces Tagged With: Peperonata

Comments

  1. jenn says

    07/27/2009 at 2:47 am

    Pass me some of that. Those are perfect appetizers!!! Delicious!!!

  2. emily says

    07/27/2009 at 9:57 am

    Beautiful photos! I think this sounds amazing.

  3. Wendy says

    07/27/2009 at 3:20 pm

    I love the color and it sounds absolutely delicious.

  4. Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says

    07/27/2009 at 3:58 pm

    I love dishes that are simple and delicious – I think I will serve this the next time we have company over. I am always looking for new appetizer ideas – especially easy ones!

  5. lisaiscooking says

    07/27/2009 at 4:53 pm

    This is so great with a fresh, crusty loaf of bread. Looks delicious!

  6. Haley J. says

    07/27/2009 at 10:25 pm

    Anything crostini steals my heart. I love your recipe for peperonata – it’s got to be the best I’ve seen. The flavors are just perfect. I may have to make a batch for myself to call dinner later this week…

  7. Stuart says

    07/27/2009 at 11:55 pm

    Oh…..My…..
    Love the pics – I am all over this!
    Thank you for sharing!!!!

  8. Nicoletta says

    07/28/2009 at 7:47 am

    One of the best ways to eat peppers. 🙂 Great blog!

  9. Joan Nova says

    07/29/2009 at 2:55 pm

    Great for a grilled sausage sandwich…and not too shabby tossed with pasta either!

  10. Donalyn says

    08/24/2009 at 2:23 pm

    Glad to give this a Stumble – lovely recipe!

  11. angela says

    02/25/2010 at 12:54 am

    I needed a saucy dish to go with some leftover polenta. IT WAS GREAT!
    So simple!

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