Okay, so yesterday I decided to make some Italian peppers. I’ve never done it before, it just sounded tasty, so I thought, “Why not?”
Getting Started
First, I gathered all the stuff I needed. I already had some bell peppers in the fridge – a mix of red, yellow, and orange, because I like the color variety. Then I grabbed an onion, some garlic (because, garlic!), and a can of crushed tomatoes from the pantry. Oh, and Italian seasoning, of course. Can’t forget that.
The Process
I started by washing all the peppers and then chopping them up into kinda chunky strips. Not too thin, not too thick. I diced the onion and minced the garlic, my eyes watered a little but, you know, it’s part of the experience.
Next, I heated up some olive oil in a big pan – I love my big cast iron skillet for this kind of thing. Once it was hot, I threw in the onions and cooked them until they were soft and see-through, maybe five minutes or so. Then, I added the garlic and stirred it around for just a minute, until it smelled amazing.
After that, it was time for the peppers. I dumped them all into the pan and stirred them up with the onions and garlic. I let them cook for a while, stirring occasionally, until they started to soften. I like them to have a little bit of bite left, not totally mushy.
Once the peppers were getting there, I poured in the can of crushed tomatoes and sprinkled in a generous amount of Italian seasoning. Salt and pepper, too, obviously. I gave it all a good stir and then reduced the heat to low, covered the pan, and let it simmer.
The Simmering
- I let it simmer for about 20 minutes, maybe a bit longer.
- I just kept an eye on it and stirred it every now and then.
- The sauce thickened up nicely and the peppers got even more tender.
The Result
Finally, it was done! I served it over some pasta – I had some penne in the pantry – and sprinkled some Parmesan cheese on top. Honestly, It was so simple, but so good! The peppers were sweet and savory, the sauce was rich, and it all just worked together perfectly. I will totally be making this again. It’s easy, cheap, and delicious!
