Pepper, Tomato And Onion Stew
["4 lb. tomatoes, peeled and seeded", "2 tsp. salt, divided", "1/2 c. olive oil", "1/4 c. unsalted butter", "2 lb. green peppers, chopped", "2 lb. sweet red peppers, chopped", "2 lb. pearl onions, peeled", "4 bulbs garlic, minced", "2 Tbsp. dried whole basil", "1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper"]
["Cut tomatoes in half; scoop out pulp and reserve for use in other recipes.", "Sprinkle insides of tomatoes with 1 teaspoon salt. Place tomato shells upside down on paper towels to drain.", "Let stand for 30 minutes.", "Chop and set aside.", "Combine olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add green peppers, red peppers, onions and garlic.", "Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent.", "Add reserved tomatoes and basil.", "Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 10 minutes.", "Add remaining salt and pepper.", "Increase heat to high and cook, uncovered, until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently."]
["tomatoes", "salt", "olive oil", "unsalted butter", "green peppers", "sweet red peppers", "pearl onions", "garlic", "basil", "freshly ground pepper"]