Romesco Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 large roasted red bell pepper from a jar
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup tomato purée
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 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.

Directions

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.