Romesco Sauce

This classic sauce from Catalonia can be served with any type of grilled meat, poultry, or fish.

YIELD 12 to 16 (Makes about 2 cups)

TIME 25 minutes

Romesco Sauce photo

Why This Recipe Works

Gather Your Ingredients

Instructions

1.

Toast bread in toaster at lowest setting until surface is dry but not browned. Remove crusts and cut bread into rough 1/2-inch pieces (you should have about 1/2 cup).

2.

Process bread and almonds in food processor until nuts are finely ground, 10 to 15 seconds. Add red peppers, tomato, garlic, oil, vinegar, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pulse, scraping down side of bowl as necessary, until mixture has texture similar to mayonnaise, 20 to 30 seconds. Adjust seasoning with salt; transfer mixture to bowl and serve. (Can refrigerate in airtight container up to 2 days; return sauce to room temperature before serving.)

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