As a nut and red pepper-based sauce that originated from Northeastern Spain, Romesco Sauce is excellent with just about anything — pasta, seafood, steak, chicken, pork, sandwiches, on its own, or as a dipping sauce!
Since we’re all friends here, I hope you’ll understand why today’s post is super short. I’m still experiencing sickness from a new health problem, and so I apologize if I come across a bit incoherent today. 😛 How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun? Even though I was couch-ridden most of the weekend, I was able to do something I barely have time to do — read and color in my coloring book for hours.
Can I just say that I was using coloring books as an adult before it was a trend? I vividly remember during my freshman year of college, my roommate Kasia and I actually made a special trip to Walmart (we didn’t have cars so we had to use Muncie, Ind.’s lovely public transportation system) so we could buy Hello Kitty coloring books. At the time Barnes & Noble, Target and other retail stores didn’t carry the fancy coloring books you see flying off the shelves today, so Hello Kitty was about all we had to work with.
We didn’t care. We were just happy to have something to distract ourselves from homework and studying every now and then.
A note about this wonderfully versatile Romesco Sauce — I might even like this better than pesto. I know, totally bold statement there, but I think once you try it for yourself you’ll see why I’m favoring it over it’s green counterpart. What I love most about this Romesco Sauce recipe is its texture, which is made thick with the addition of toasted bread. Bread + red wine vinegar + almonds + smoked paprika + tomato + roasted pepper goodness all in one sauce? Hold me.
This is a sponsored post, written by me, and created in partnership with Canyon Bakehouse. All opinions expressed are straight from the heart.
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- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
- 2 slices Canyon Bakehouse bread (Moutain White or 7-Grain), torn into pieces
- 1/4 cup whole roasted almonds
- 1 jar roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons parsley
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 400˚ F and place cherry tomatoes, garlic clove and bread pieces on a baking sheet. Roast until bread is slightly toasted and tomatoes are slightly blistered, about 7-10 minutes.
- Place the roasted ingredients and almonds into a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 2 roasted red peppers and ¼ cup liquid from the jar, along with remaining ingredients and pulse until combined and somewhat smooth (has a pesto-like consistency).
- [i]Serving suggestions:[/i] Romesco Sauce is excellent with just about anything — pasta, seafood, steak, chicken, pork, sandwiches, on its own, or as a dipping sauce!
Oh No! 🙁 I certainly hope you feel better very soon, Lauren! I hate that you are having all these health issues, my dear. Wish I lived closer!!! I would totally be over all the time to check on you and bring you goodies! Just know I’m sending you hugs and prayers, sweets! Romesco sauce is one of my favorites – it is soooo delicious on all the things! Loving yours! You totally have me wanting to stop everything, whip some together and possibly bathe in the stuff. 🙂 Cheers, doll! XOXO
P.S. I haven’t tried adult coloring books yet, I’ll have to change that. <3
Thanks for the love and hugs! I can definitely feel them even though you are several states away. <3 YES to trying this sauce and YES to coloring books. Your life will be instantly better! 😉
This is so glorious!!! Smoked paprika..I could never live without and I’ve never made my own Romesco sauce (yet!) But I’m all about those savory spread and sauces, like Harissa!!
Thanks a bunch, Rebecca! I cannot live without this recipe — it’s become a regular thing I keep stocked in the fridge!
Lovin’ this sauce Lauren! Perfect for my summer shrimp trays! Enjoy the week!
Thanks so much, Mary Ann! YAY for summer!
I love this recipe. Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks Jamie! Enjoy!
Love this sauce recipe!!
Hope you feel better very soon!! I have been suffering with my health on and off the last few years and I know how ir can limit you. Hang in there girl and take as enough down-timeas you need!
Thank you, dear Johlene! Is there anything I can be praying for you specifically in regards to your health?
Adult coloring books are so much fun! It’s definitely a great stress reliever, and I can feel like a kid again! Love this sauce! I’ve never heard of it before, but I love the zesty flavors. Sounds like it would be a delicious addition to just about anything! Hope you feel better, Lauren!
Do you have a favorite coloring book, Gayle? A good friend bought me a garden-themed one for Christmas and it has been so much fun! Glad you like the sauce. Let me know if you ever make it!
What’s not to love???? What a marvelous alternative to pesto!!! Hope you’re feeling better, my friend!
I hope you are feeling better!!!! I love this Romesco Sauce!!!! what a fabulous idea!
What an interesting combination of ingredients. I definitely never would have thought to put them all together! The end product looks pretty delicious, though… 😉
Sorry you aren’t feeling well 🙁
You still put together a beautiful, yummy recipe! Can’t wait to try it.
Wow! I’ve never had anything like this before but it looks delicious!
A few years ago after first hearing about Romesco sauce, I made some with leftover homemade gluten free bread and it was SPECTACULAR! I’m so glad you posted this recipe to remind me to make this again. You’re right — it really does go with anything!
~jules
You have me craving this NOW! Yum.
This sauce sounds great! I got it pinned for the future! 🙂
I want to put this sauce on ALL THE THINGS! I haven’t ever had romesco, but I love pesto so this is definitely right up my alley.
I really can’t wait to try this recipe! All I have to do is change out the bread with gluten-free bread and I’ll be all set!
Hi Tina! Canyon Bakehouse bread is gluten free, so you should be good to go! (I am a gluten-free blogger.)
I can’t wait to try this! Such great flavors!
Thank you Serena. Enjoy!!
This looks SO healthy and delicious! I love all the ingredients in here! I’m sorry to hear that you’re not feeling well:( Hope you get better soon!
Thank you, dearest Kelly! I hope you are having a great week.
I’d dip everything in here!
Oh Lauren, I’m so sorry that you are sick and dealing with another health issue. It is totally exhausting to be dealing with this stuff for so long. I hope you are feeling better soon! And this romesco sauce looks so good! I am in the middle of working on some Spanish recipes, which is bringing back memories of when I spent a few months there on a study abroad trip. And now I am obsessed with making Spanish food 🙂 So adding this to my list!