Acquasale (Sweet Pepper Sauce)

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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