Romesco Pasta
Ingredients
- 3️⃣ peel off red pepper skin, & remove seeds & stem
- 1/2 cup slivered & blanched almonds
- 3 med red bell peppers
- 4 med plum tomatoes seeded & quartered
- 1 slice of 1/2 in thick bread toasted & cut in cubes
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1 garlic clove smashed
- 2 tbl fresh parsley
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder(sub chili powder)
- cayenne pepper (optional for heat) 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt to taste
Preparation
On stovetop, toast almonds on medium heat till golden & fragrant 3-5 min
Broil red peppers in oven on top rack turning with tongs every 3-5 min until charred on all sides. Then place in covered bowl so they can steam 5-7 min to help remove the skin
Peel off red pepper skin, & remove seeds & stem
In a food processor, add all ingredients, except oil & pulse till evenly chopped. Then process on high & slowly add oil. Blend to desired consistency. Taste & adjust seasonings. Yields 2 1/4 cups of sauce. Happy Wednesday foodie friends