Red Pepper Tomato Sauce

Name: Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, (finely chopped); 4 large (or 5 medium) red bell peppers, (seeded and thinly sliced); 2 large tomatoes, (peeled, seeded and finely chopped); ½ whole canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, (coarsely chopped (add a whole one for more spice)); 1 bunch fresh basil, (coarsely chopped); salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)

This sauce makes a perfect topping for your favorite pasta or fresh vegetables.

⏱ 50 min 🔨 Prep 25min 🔥 Cook 25min 📊 Medium 🍽 8 servings 👁 20

Ingredients

8 servings

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, (finely chopped)
4 large (or 5 medium) red bell peppers, (seeded and thinly sliced)
2 large tomatoes, (peeled, seeded and finely chopped)
½ whole canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, (coarsely chopped (add a whole one for more spice))
1 bunch fresh basil, (coarsely chopped)
salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)

Instructions

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.
Add sliced bell peppers, tomatoes, chile, and basil, cover partially, and cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, or until softened. Remove from heat.
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, tasting for seasoning.

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Nutrition per serving

84kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$1379.00

Per Serving
$172.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$2758.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (71% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
extra-virgin olive oil	3 tbsp	$63.00
onion	1 medium	$50.00
	4 large	-
tomatoes	2 large	$29.00
canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce	0.5 whole	$51.00
fresh basil	1 bunch	$1186.00
salt and freshly ground black pepper	-	-