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Peperonata is an Italian dish of stewed sweet bell peppers and onions with tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. Serve these silky peppers and onions warm or cold, as a condiment or side dish, tossed with cooked pasta, or simply spoon it over crusty bread.
1 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 pounds yellow onion, sliced into thick strips with the grain of the onion
1/4 cup fresh garlic slices (on a scale, about 1 1/2 ounces), about 6 large cloves
5 pounds (about 9-10) sweet bell peppers (yellow, red and orange), cut into large thick strips
1 1/4 cups canned pureed or crushed tomatoes
12 large fresh basil leaves, torn
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf dense type Italian bread, cut on the bias into thick slices
(Optional) Balsamic or red wine vinegar, to drizzle over portions
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