Roman Patty Melts with Balsamic Peppers and Onions and Sundried Tomato Aioli - Sutter Home Family Vi

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 large red bell pepper, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons Colavita balsamic glace original
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon ground fennel seed
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup Sutter Home Zinfandel
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce
• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
• 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• vegetable oil, for brushing on the grill rack
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
• 12 center-cut slices Italian bread
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• 6 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese, preferably Cacio de Roma, shredded (If not available, substitute with another SOFT sheep’s milk cheese or even cow’s milk Fontina.)