Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  tablespoons   olive oil
   3      large         onions -- chopped
   1      7.25 oz jar   roasted red peppers*
     1/2  teaspoon      dried thyme
   1      tablespoon    tomato paste
     1/4  cup           grated parmesan cheese
     1/4  cup           ricotta cheese

Preparation:

*Or, three homemade ones. In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and cook, without raising the heat, until onions are golden brown and limp (about 30 minutes). Add the peppers, thyme and tomato paste while still heating. Cook 5 minutes. In a processor with a metal blade, combine the onion-pepper mixture, the Parmesan and ricotta cheeses. Process until pureed. Spoon into a bowl and serve, surrounded by vegetable dippers or cheese wafers.