Peperonata – Rustic Italian Peppers

Name: Peperonata – Rustic Italian Peppers
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 x 400 g tin of chopped plum tomatoes; 600 g plum tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped; 600 g mixed red, green and yellow peppers, cored and deseeded; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped; Oregano and oregano flowers when in season

Italy

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Lavender & Lovage

By Karen Burns-Booth

Published 2019

About

A simple Italian classic that brings out the best in fresh peppers. This recipe can be prepared ahead of time as the flavours intensify on standing. Makes a perfect accompaniment for any family meal or as a main meal for vegetarians when served with crusty bread and a glass of wine of course. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

600 g mixed red, green and yellow peppers, cored and deseeded
1 large onion, peeled and

Europe
Italy
Supper
Lunch
Side dish
Vegan
Mediterranean
Gluten-free

Method

Cut the peppers into strips. Warm the oil in a large frying pan or a wok that has a lid and then add the peppers, onion and garlic. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes over a low to medium heat stirring now and then.
Add the fresh tomatoes and the tinned tomatoes, season to taste with salt and pepper. Leave to simmer over a gentle heat, uncovered,