peperonata

{{Short description|Italian vegetable stew}}

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| country = Italy

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| course = Contorno

| type = Stew

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| main_ingredient = Bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic

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Peperonata is an Italian vegetable stew typically composed of red bell peppers, tomatoes, and garlic.{{cite news |last1=Rachel Roddy |title=A peperonata recipe straight from Rome |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/oct/29/peperonata-recipe-jane-grigson-rachel-roddy-kitchen-sink-tales |access-date=7 August 2022 |work=The Guardian |date=30 October 2015}} It may be used as a sauce for pasta or served as a side dish to meat and fish dishes.{{cite web |last1=Busuttil Nishimura |first1=Julia |title=Italian - Peperonata |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/peperonata |website=SBS Food |publisher=Special Broadcasting Service |access-date=7 August 2022}} It may also be included as part of a ragù.{{cite news |title=Lasagne with rich ragu |url=https://www.nzwomansweeklyfood.co.nz/recipes/lasagne-with-rich-ragu-31656 |access-date=7 August 2022 |work=New Zealand Woman's Weekly |publisher=Are Media}} A Maltese version uses roasted peppers preserved in oil and vinegar.{{Cite web |date=2020-07-05 |title=Pass on some peperonata |url=https://www.amaltesepantry.com/pass-on-some-peperonata/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=A Maltese Pantry |language=en}}