ingredients

• 3 red bell peppers
• 2 tb onion
• 2 tb garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced
• 3 tb olive oil
• 1-1/2 cups half and half
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tb butter
• salt & pepper to taste

directions

• preheat broiler. cut peppers, remove seeds, coat with olive oil, and place cut side down on cookie sheet. broil until skin is blackened.
• remove from oven, place into paper bag (or tupperware) and allow to steam for 5-10 minutes.
• remove skin from peppers and cut into small pieces.
• saute garlic, basil, red peppers and onion in olive oil (10 minutes)
• blend mixture until desired consistency
• mix cornstarch and half and half in separate bowl, no lumps
• place mixture back in frying pan and bring to boil, gradually stir in half and half mixture.
• add cheese, butter, and season to taste with salt & pepper, let simmer for 5 mins

additional

• if it thickens too much, add half and half