Sweet Corn Sauce or Salsa Alla Crema Di Granturco

Ingredients

• 6 ears fresh corn (large and cut off the cob)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon basil
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cream the cut corn kernals in a blender or food processor.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet. Add the peppers, onion, and garlic.

3. 3

   Saute' lightly over low heat until the vegetables are slightly tender.

4. 4

   Add the creamed corn, oregano, and basil, then cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in the half and half. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to simmer over very low heat for 5 minutes. Check often. (Be sure NOTto boil or else the cream will coagulate.).