Sweet Pepper Sauce Recipe

3 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Red Onion - finely sliced
1/2 Garlic Clove - finely minced
3 Red Bell Peppers - roasted with ribs, membranes & seeds removed & cut into 1/2" slices
2 medium Tomatoes - seeded & cut into chunks
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 cup 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.
Alternatively, add stock & serve as a soup.

(Acquasale)