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Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce

This tomato sauce is simmered with garlic and basil until rich and thick, then enhanced with roasted red peppers to add a smoky depth. The sauce has a rustic, vibrant red appearance with a velvety texture that coats pasta or serves as a flavorful base for other dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cloves garlic cloves minced
  • 800 g canned crushed tomatoes or good quality pureed tomatoes
  • 2 peppers red bell peppers roasted and skin removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 4 fresh basil leaves basil chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Skillet or saucepan
  • Stirring spoon
  • Small bowl (for prepped peppers)

Method
 

  1. Dice the roasted red peppers into small pieces and set aside
  2. Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
  3. Add minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant, about 30 seconds
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and stir well
  5. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
  6. Add roasted red peppers and continue simmering for 5 minutes
  7. Stir in chopped basil just before removing from heat
  8. Continue simmering for 5 minutes until thick and smooth
  9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste
  10. Serve hot