Speedy Red Sauce

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    Speedy Red Sauce

    This all-purpose pasta sauce can be used on spaghetti as well as in our Ultimate Vegan Lasagna. Puréed roasted red peppers help thicken it quickly.

    • 5Servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tbs. olive oil
    • 1 12-oz. jar roasted red peppers, rinsed and drained
    • 2 small onions, diced (2 cups)
    • 2 Tbs. dried basil or 3 Tbs. finely chopped fresh basil
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 28-oz. can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes

    Preparation

    Purée roasted red peppers in food processor or blender until smooth. Set aside.

    Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, and sauté 5 minutes, or until golden. 

    Add basil and garlic, and sauté 1 minute more. Stir in tomatoes and roasted red pepper purée. 

    Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Simmer 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

    Nutrition Information

    • Calories: 53
    • Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
    • Fat Content: 1 g
    • Fiber Content: 2 g
    • Protein Content: 2 g
    • Saturated Fat Content: 0.5 g
    • Sodium Content: 352 mg
    • Sugar Content: 6 g

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