Ingredients

  • 3 large red bell peppers, roasted
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil (or 1 1/2 tsp. dried)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram (or 1 tsp. dried)
  • salt
  • 12 cup dry white wine
  • 14 cup tomato puree
  • 2 cups water (or vegetable stock)
  • 2 -3 teaspoons white wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

Method

  • Coarsely chop the peeled peppers.
  • Warm the olive oil in a medium skillet with the onion and half the herbs.
  • Add the peppers and 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook over medium heat until the onion is soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the wine and cook until it's syrupy, then add the tomato puree, paste, and water.
  • Simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.
  • Puree, then pass through a food mill.
  • Season to tastte with the vinegar and stir in the butter(it rounds the flavors and gives the sauce a silky sheen).
  • Reheat before serving and stir in the remaining herbs at the last minute.