Zacusca Vegetable Spread

Name: Zacusca Vegetable Spread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: European, Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 extra large yellow onion (diced); 4 lb large red bell peppers ((8 to 10 peppers)); 3-4 eggplants; 28 oz can San Marzano tomatoes (lightly crushed (or 5 lb fresh tomatoes)); 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes ((optional for heat)); 2 leaves bay; 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1.5 tsp sea salt + more to taste

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 30min

Classic Zacusca recipe - the best roasted vegetable spread of Romanian origin, in other words a roasted pepper, eggplant and tomato spread to be enjoyed on crusty bread, garlicky bruschetta or your favorite pasta.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:27:56 GMT