Baked Chicken Meatballs with Peperonata: 2000s Recipes + Menus : gourmet.com

Ingredients

• 3 red bell peppers, cut into strips
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers
• 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 3 slices Italian bread, torn into pieces (1 cup)
• 1/3 cup milk
• 3 oz sliced pancetta, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 large egg
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste