Pisto Manchego or Spanish ratatouille

Pisto manchego is similar to ratatouille and can be used as a filling for sandwiches, crepes, or even as a pasta sauce.

Ingredients:

4 ripe tomatos

2 onions

2 green peppers

1 red pepper

2 courgettes

3 cloves of garlic

olive oil

sugar

salt and pepper



Method:

1.Dip the tomatoes in boiling water to loosen the skin, then peel them and cut them in to small pieces

2.Peel and slice the onions and garlic and slice the peppers and courgettes

3.Put the olive oil into a frying pan, and gently fry the garlic and onions for a few minutes. Add the peppers and turn up the heat a little. Cook for five minutes, stirring constantly.

4.Add the courgette, stir and cook for five more minutes and then add the tomatoes. Cover the pan, and leave to simmer for about 15 minutes. 5.Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Turn up the heat and stir well. If the pisto has too much liquid, let it boil away but keep stirring. Serve and enjoy!