Romesco Sauce

August 2024 · 5 minute read

Tangy, smoky, creamy, and sweet, this romesco sauce recipe is a great way to liven up roasted or grilled vegetables, sandwiches, and more.

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Romesco sauce

This romesco sauce recipe is one of my favorite things to make in summer. After Jack and I visited Barcelona for the first time, I made all kinds of Spanish food at home – paella, Spanish tortillas, espinacas con garbanzos. I loved them all, but romesco sauce is the one Spanish dish that I’ve continued to make again and again. Its bold sweet and smoky flavor instantly reminds me of Spain. We may not be traveling much of anywhere this summer, but we are enjoying this tangy, creamy sauce as much as we can at home. It transforms grilled veggies into a delicious dinner, makes plain pasta lively and exciting, and elevates the humblest slice of crusty bread. Once you have it on hand, you’ll find yourself slathering it onto sandwiches, dolloping it onto bowls, using it as a dip, and more!

If you’re not familiar with romesco sauce, it’s a vibrant red pepper and roasted tomato sauce that originated in Catalonia. Traditional versions include some combination of roasted tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, chiles, and often bread, but there’s no one way to make romesco sauce. My version is certainly less authentic than some (I swap tomato paste for fresh tomatoes and chickpeas for bread), but it tastes fantastic, and it comes together in minutes. If romesco sauce isn’t already a fixture in your summer recipe rotation, do yourself a favor, and try this recipe ASAP.

Romesco Sauce Recipe Ingredients

Ready to cook? Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:

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Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

How to Use Romesco Sauce

Romesco sauce is incredibly versatile, so have fun experimenting with different ways to serve it! Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Do you have a favorite way to use romesco sauce? Let me know in the comments!

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Romesco Sauce

rate this recipe:5 from 21 votesPrep Time: 5 minutes Serves 6 to 8Save Recipe Print RecipeThis Romesco sauce recipe isn't traditional - I use tomato paste instead of roasted tomatoes and chickpeas instead of bread - but it still captures the tangy, smoky flavor and creamy texture of the classic Spanish sauce. I love to serve it with crusty bread and grilled vegetables. Find more serving suggestions in the post above!

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*You can use homemade roasted red peppers or 2 whole peppers from a jar. **For a more traditional version, use a 1-inch thick slice of crusty bread (torn), in place of the chickpeas.

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