Easy Red Pepper Marinara
Ingredients
2 medium yellow onions, small diced
1-2 red bell peppers, small diced
1 can tomato paste
1 tbsp. Calabrian chilis in oil
2 28oz cans crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp. Italian seasoning
approx. 1/4 cup high quality EVOO
salt + pepper, to taste
Method
Heat a large pot over medium heat, add EVOO until shimmering. Add onions + peppers and a generous pinch of salt. Cook over medium-low heat for 15 min, stirring often so they don’t brown.
Add in tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook 1-2 min until fragrant and color deepens. Stir in Calabrian chilis. Add both can of crushed tomatoes and about 1 can worth of water (start with less and check consistency).
Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes. Bon Appetit!
