{{Short description|Italian vegetable stew}} {{Italics title}} {{Infobox food | name = ''Peperonata'' | image = File:Peperonata22.jpg | image_size = | caption = | alternate_name = | country = Italy | region = | creator = | course = Contorno | type = Stew | served = | main_ingredient = Bell peppers, tomatoes, onion | variations = | calories = | other = }}
'''''Peperonata''''' is an Italian vegetable stew typically composed of red bell peppers, tomatoes, and onion.<ref name="The Guardian - 30 October 2015 - A peperonata recipe straight from Rome">{{cite news |last1=Rachel Roddy |title=A peperonata recipe straight from Rome |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/oct/29/peperonata-recipe-jane-grigson-rachel-roddy-kitchen-sink-tales |access-date=7 August 2022 |work=The Guardian |date=30 October 2015}}</ref> It may be used as a sauce for pasta or served as a side dish to meat and fish dishes.<ref name="Special Broadcasting Service - SBS Food - Italian - Peperonata">{{cite web |last1=Busuttil Nishimura |first1=Julia |title=Italian - Peperonata |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/peperonata |website=SBS Food |publisher=Special Broadcasting Service |access-date=7 August 2022}}</ref> It may also be included as part of a ragù.<ref name="New Zealand Woman's Weekly - Lasagne with rich ragu">{{cite news |title=Lasagne with rich ragu |url=https://www.nzwomansweeklyfood.co.nz/recipes/lasagne-with-rich-ragu-31656 |access-date=7 August 2022 |work=New Zealand Woman's Weekly |publisher=Are Media}}</ref> A Maltese version uses roasted peppers preserved in oil and vinegar.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-05 |title=Pass on some peperonata |url=https://www.amaltesepantry.com/pass-on-some-peperonata/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=A Maltese Pantry |language=en}}</ref>
==See also== {{Portal|Italy|Food}} * List of stews
==References== {{Reflist}}
Category:Italian stews