Best Italian Peperonata Recipes

TRADITIONAL PEPERONATA RECIPE

Steps:

• Slice the leek in half lengthwise and reserve half for later. Slice up the other half and rinse it well in a bowl of cold water. Scoop the leeks out of the water and dry them well on a tea towel.
• Warm up a large skillet on medium low flame. Add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and the leeks with a pinch of sea salt. Saute for about 10 minutes until they start to get some color. Add the re pepper flakes.
• Rinse and cut the bell peppers into 1 inch pieces. Add them to the skillet with the leeks and give everything a good stir.
• Slice the red onion into 1 inch pieces as well and add it to the skillet. Stir well and cook everything together for about 10 minutes until the peppers start to soften and get some color.
• Meanwhile wash and cut the tomatoes into wedges or similar size pieces with the peppers.
• Add the minced garlic to the pan and give everything a good stir. Cook 30 seconds then add the tomatoes. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and cover with a lid. Cook another 5 minutes or so until the tomatoes burst and release their juices.
• Squeeze the juice from half a lemon to the Peperonata, taste and adjust seasonings with more sea salt and lemon juice.
• Remove from heat and finish with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive and sprinkle with the fresh basil, chives and oregano.
• Serve with crusty bread, creamy polenta, toss with your favorite short pasta or cous cous.

BEST ITALIAN PEPERONATA RECIPE

Steps:

• Pour the oil in a large frying pan or a wok, heat up and place the thinly sliced red onion
• Cook steering regularly until the onions are soft and translucent
• Meanwhile, cut the peppers in half lengthwise, remove the stork and seeds and slice them about 1 cm thick
• Add the peppers to the onions, season slightly and cook on a lively heat for 5 minutes steering regularly
• Add half of the basil laves and the passata, cover the pan, reduce the heat and cook for a further 10 minutes
• By now the peppers should be soft and the sauce should have a creamier consistency
• Taste and adjust seasoning, add the remaining basil and serve

PEPERONATA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until soft and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Stir potatoes, tomatoes, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, water, tomato paste, capers, and basil into the pot. Cook until potatoes and peppers are soft, adding more water if needed, about 45 minutes. Season with pepper.