Posted by: Angel 08-27-99 6:40 AM pt (US)
Sweet Red Pepper Sauce for Pasta
Yield: 4 Servings
2 large Very red sweet Peppers
2 tbl. Water to saute
2 cups Coarsely chopped onions
2 tsp. Minced garlic
1/2 tsp. Hot red pepper flakes (opt)
1 cup Vegtable stock
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/4 cup Chopped Basil
1 lb. Cooked pasta
Cut peppers lengthwise in half.
Scrape away and discard stems, veins and seeds and chop peppers coarsely.
Heat water in a large saucepan and add peppers.
Cook, stirring, about 5 minutes (add more water if required).
Add onions, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, 2 minutes longer.
Add stock, salt and pepper.
Cover and cook 15 minutes.
Ladle sauce into a blender and blend thoroughly.
Return mixture to pan and bring to a boil.
Cook about 2 minutes and stir in basil.
Serve with cooked pasta.
Note: Can substitute Yellow or Orange peppers