Ingredients for Sweet Pepper Sauce For Pasta
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, cored and diced
- Plum Tomatoes
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried marjoram (or 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped marjoram)
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How to Make Sweet Pepper Sauce For Pasta
- Finely chop 1 medium red onion. Core and dice 1 large red bell pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and red pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 1 (28-ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained, and 1/4 cup of capers. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of tomato puree. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of dried marjoram (or 2 tablespoons of fresh, chopped marjoram). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve the sauce hot over your favorite pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
89g
Fat
10g
Carbs
12g