Fresh Red Pepper Marinara Sauce Recipe

This fresh marinara sauce recipe is spiked with sweet red bell peppers. This marinara sauce recipe is a great all-purpose sauce for all your favorite pasta dishes. During the summer you can experiment with all types of hot and sweet fresh peppers in the recipe for a variety of delicious results.

Makes About 3 1/2 Pints of Fresh Red Pepper Marinara Sauce

• 2 (28-oz) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded, cut in 1/2-inch dice

In a mixing bowl, crush the whole tomatoes with your fingers to form a course puree. Add the tomato paste, salt, pepper flakes, sugar, basil, and parsley Stir in and reserve.

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onions. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until the onions begin to soften. Add the garlic and sauté for cook for two minutes (do not brown the garlic). Add the tomato mixture, and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the bell peppers, and simmer until the peppers are tender. Taste and adjust seasoning.

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