Three Pepper Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 large can (28 oz) no added salt, diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 medium onion, diced (abt 1 cup)
• 1-6 oz can tomato paste, no salt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. Place all the ingredients into a large saucepan and bring to a boil.

2. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and all ingredients are well blended.

3. Leave as is for a chunky sauce or puree in a blender or use an immersion blender for a smooth sauce.