Features of "Acquasale (Sweet Pepper Sauce)"

Ingredients for "Acquasale (Sweet Pepper Sauce)"
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3 tbl Olive oil
1 x Red onion, finely sliced
1/2 x Garlic clove, finely minced
3 x Red bell peppers, roasted, ribs, membranes & seeds removed & cut into 1/2" slices
2 med Tomatoes, seeded & cut into chunks
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 cup Fresh breadcrumbs, optional

Method of cooking "Acquasale (Sweet Pepper Sauce)"

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.