Steak With Red Peppers and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

For Zaar World Tour II- Italy Recipe source: Bon Appetit (February 1984)

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  red bell pepper
• 2⁄3 cup ricotta cheese
• 1⁄3 cup  whipping cream
• 1  garlic clove
• 1⁄2 cup sun-dried tomato, diced
• 4  steak fillets (1 inch)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons basil (minced)
• 4  sun-dried tomatoes, garnish
•  basil leaves, garnish

Directions

1. Broil red pepper 6-inches from heat until skin blisters and blackens. Steam in plastic bag for 10 minutes. Peel off skin, discarding stem and seeds. Rinse and pat dry. Dice and set aside *or use one 4-oz jar roasted peppers, diced.
2. In a food processor puree ricotta, cream and garlic until smooth.
3. In a saucepan over low heat cook the diced sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Blend in ricotta mixture. Cook 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir 1 1/2 tablespoons into ricotta sauce.
4. Meanwhile while sauce is cooking, grill steaks to desired doneness.
5. Transfer steaks to a plates and serve sauce with steaks. Top with whole sun-dried tomato and basil.