Romesco Sauce

A classic Spanish sauce made with roasted red peppers, almonds, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This versatile sauce combines smoky paprika with the richness of olive oil and nuts for a perfect accompaniment to meats, vegetables, or seafood.

4 servings
10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 piece large roasted red bell pepper from a jar
  • 1 clove garlic clove, smashed
  • ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • ¼ cup tomato purée
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • to taste Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Ingredient info: Smoked paprika is available at most supermarkets. The Spanish type
  • sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera
  • is sold at specialty foods stores and latienda.com.

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pulse first 8 ingredients in a food processor until very finely chopped. With motor running, slowly add oil; process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Romesco can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

    10 min