Sweet Pepper Sauce For Pasta Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful sweet pepper sauce is incredibly easy to make and elevates your pasta dish to new heights in just 20 minutes! Sweet red bell peppers mingle with tangy tomatoes and briny capers for a taste sensation that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Bursting with fresh herbs and simple seasonings, this sauce is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Calories 285.2 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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

  1. Finely chop 1 medium red onion. Core and dice 1 large red bell pepper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of tomato puree. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in 1 tablespoon of dried marjoram (or 2 tablespoons of fresh, chopped marjoram). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. 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