This easy Homemade Romesco Sauce recipe is a fast blend of summer tomatoes, roasted red bell pepper, almond butter, and spices.
Going to the school during the week means most of the cooking I do is reserved for weekends. Which means by Sunday night, our fridge is the holder of many colorfully tasty culinary experiments, squeezed into whatever jar or container I can find to hold them. And having a fridge full of experiments means that when the potential buyers of your home come look at the kitchen and ask if they can peek inside the fridge, I quietly hide behind a corner so as not to see their reaction to the living experiment that is the fridge. 
I’ve always been a bit hesitant to try new sauces because they have the potential to be so finicky, but romesco sauce is virtually foolproof. Coming from the Catalonia region of Spain, it’s a quick blend of roasted red pepper, tomatoes, lemon, garlic, almond butter, spices, and olive oil. It tastes and feels decadent without the saturated fat-laden guilt you’d usually find in a sauce of this tasty magnitude, perfect on everything from pasta to eggs.
Homemade Romesco Sauce
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Description
This easy Homemade Romesco Sauce recipe is a fast blend of summer tomatoes, roasted red bell pepper, almond butter, and spices.
Ingredients
- 1 roasted red bell pepper
- 1 cup roma tomatoes about 3 tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil 60 mL
- 3 Tbsp almond butter 48 g
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tsp lemon juice 10 mL
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and blitz until smooth.
- Serve warm or cold with just about anything…crackers, veggies, pasta, whatever!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute almond butter with another nut or seed butter in the romesco sauce?
Yes, you can use tahini or cashew butter as a substitute for almond butter, but keep in mind that it may slightly alter the flavor profile.
What type of tomatoes should I use for the best flavor in my Homemade Romesco Sauce?
Using ripe summer tomatoes, such as Roma or heirloom varieties, will provide the best flavor and sweetness for your romesco sauce.
How can I adjust the spice level in my romesco sauce?
You can add red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper to increase the spice level, or reduce the amount of garlic for a milder flavor.
