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PASTA SAUCE RECIPES:
Red Pepper- Tomato Sauce
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Red
Pepper- Tomato Sauce |
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Nice alternative
to marinara...
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3
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olive oil |
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1
medium |
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onion, finely chopped |
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4
large |
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(or
5 medium) red bell peppers, seeded and
thinly sliced |
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2
large |
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tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely
chopped |
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½
canned |
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chipotle chile in adobo sauce, coarsely
chopped (add a whole one for more spice) |
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1
bunch |
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fresh basil, coarsely chopped |
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salt
and freshly ground black pepper |
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1 |
In a large
non-aluminum saucepan, heat the olive oil over
medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 to 5
minutes, or until softened. |
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Add bell
peppers, tomatoes, chile, and basil, cover
partially, and cook over medium-low heat for
about 20 minutes, or until softened. Remove from
heat. |
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Purée the
vegetables in a food processor fitted with the
metal blade for about 1 minute- until the
mixture is smooth with some texture remaining.
Add the salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning. |
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Servings: 8 |
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Yield: About 4
cups (1/2 cup per serving) |
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Nutrition Facts |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories |
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82.25 |
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Calories From Fat (58%) |
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47.67 |
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% Daily Value |
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Total Fat
5.44g |
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8% |
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Saturated Fat 0.76g |
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4% |
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Cholesterol
0.00mg |
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0% |
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Sodium
4.76mg |
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0% |
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Potassium
327.40mg |
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9% |
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Carbohydrates
8.54g |
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3% |
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Dietary Fiber 2.61g |
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10% |
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Sugar 5.31g |
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Sugar Alcohols 0.00g |
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Net Carbohydrates
5.92g |
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Protein
1.49g |
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3% |
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WW Points 1.5 |
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Recipe Source |
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American Bistro |
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Ratings:
****Restaurant
Quality!- would
make it again.
"Flavorful and
fresh- everything you want a homemade sauce to be."
-San Diego, CA
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