Kickin Romesco The Ultimate Spanish Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large red bell peppers (about 400g), halved and seeded
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes (about 300g), halved
• 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup (75g) blanched almonds, toasted
• 2 slices stale bread (approx. 50g), crust removed, torn into pieces
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick!)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste