TRIUMPH OF ZUCCHINI AND PEPPERS : A GORGEOUS SIDE DISH & SAUCE

This fragrant preparation iis not onlyreally delicious , easy and very healthy: it may used in many different ways , and can also be stored to have it always ready when you whish it. And you may also use it as dressing for pasta or rice.

I prepare in quantity in the summer when the vegetables come from the garden and  I keep it in the vacuum vessel so that we may enjoy throughout the year.

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What you need is :
3 cups cherry tomatoes small type , oregano, plenty of basil, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 shallot , 4 large zucchini , 2 peppers, 1 large carrot , 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil , 1 /2 tsp sugar, salt to taste.

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Start by cutting into small pieces the carrot , tomatoes , shallot and 2 cloves of garlic stripped. Cur the zucchini in round pieces.

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In a nonstick pan put 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and add the vegetables in cold , add salt to taste.
Put to simmer with the lid holding the flame slowly lower the vegetables will release their liquid permettarà to cook them without burning.

Stir occasionally.

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At this point clean the peppers freeing the seeds, stalks and white internal parts, and cut slopes.

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After about 15 minutes since the start of the cooking, add the peppers and cook another 15 minute , and in any case until all vegetables are cooked but not mashed , and the sauce is a bit ‘ dry.

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At this poin turn off the beat, add the basil and stir.

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Here is your triumph zucchini and peppers is ready : you can serve it as an accompaniment to roast meat, boiled meat , cheese , fish.

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Or you can put it in a vacuum vessel that you will keep in the dark, ready for any occasion ! Buon appetito and enjoy it