This is where I encountered the small stuffed pepper that inspired today’s pasta recipe. They’re a little bit bigger than a gumball; olive green or deep red, but wrinkly and a little stodgy.
Attributed to shepherds who had to carry their precious few ingredients with them, this ingredient list is only slightly longer than the standard water, pasta, pepper, and pecorino Romano cheese.
1. To make onion oil, blend or process onions and oil until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth. Season. 2. To make red pepper sauce, cook capsicums on a barbecue or chargrill, turning ...