Romesco Sauce

Name: Romesco Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 cups jarred roasted red peppers, drained; 1/2 cup blanched almonds, toasted; 2 plum tomato, halved; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp sherry vinegar; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

A rich Catalan sauce made from roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and almonds blended with garlic and olive oil. Bold, smoky, and versatile as a dip, spread, or pasta sauce.

25 minEasyServes 8120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups jarred roasted red peppers, drained
1/2 cup blanched almonds, toasted
2 plum tomato, halved
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

1

Toast 1/2 cup toasted blanched almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 3-4 minutes. Let cool.
2

Add 2 cups drained jarred roasted red peppers, 2 halved plum tomato, 4 peeled garlic cloves, toasted almonds, 2 tbsp sherry vinegar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to a blender or food processor.
3

Blend until roughly combined, then slowly stream in 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil while blending until the sauce reaches a smooth but slightly textured consistency.
4

Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and taste, adjusting vinegar and seasoning as needed.
5

Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for up to one week.

Questions

How long does Romesco Sauce keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Romesco Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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