Stewed Sweet Peppers (Veneto)

Vegeterian

Ingredients

Sweet green or yellow  peppers - 2 pounds

Olive oil - 1 cup

Garlic - 1 clove

Tomatoes, peeled and chopped - 2 pounds

Salt and pepper

Parsley, finely chopped - 2-3 sprigs

Wash the peppers, cut them in half and discard cores and seeds. Cut the flesh into even strips. Heat the oil in a pan and saute the garlic until it browns, then discard it. Add the strips of pepper and cook them gently for 15 minutes. Cover with the tomatoes, season to taste, and continue cooking until the tomatoes are reduced to a thick sauce. Serve hot or cold, garnished with parsley.

Serves 6