Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red onion, slivered
  • 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 5 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • coarsely ground black pepper

Method

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add onion and cook until soft, but not browned.
  • Add peppers, zucchini, garlic and water.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer 20 minutes, until the mixture is thick and shiny.
  • Serve hot, warm or at room temperature, as a side, a sauce for pasta or on crusty toasted baguette.