Smoky Spanish Romesco Sauce - Rana's Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 medium-sized red bell peppers
• 3 medium size ripes tomatoes
• 1/2 cup peeled and toasted almonds
• 1 cup stale bread cubes, preferably crusty bread
• 6 cloves of garlic, roasted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 3-4 small pieces sun-dried tomatoes, (optional)
• 2 tablespoons pepper paste (such as red pepper or ajvar) for color and flavor
• Salt to taste