Spicy Tomato Sauce

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 red bell pepper, diced 3 c. canned diced tomatoes (use fresh in season if you like) 3/4 c. tomato paste 1 tsp. cumin1/2 tsp. dried marjoram 1/2 tsp. salt 1 T. sugar (use less if your tomato paste is sweeter) 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a 2 qt. saucepan. Stir till well combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.


Makes about 4 cups. Nutrition analysis is calculated for 1 cup sauce. Freezes very well.


Serve over pasta, with chicken or fish, over a grain pilaf, use it to top enchiladas or tacos, add more liquid to make a simple tomato soup, or simmer it down and make bruschetta...it's very versatile!

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DAMIENDUCKS.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 101.1
  • Total Fat: 0.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 988.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
  • Protein: 4.0 g

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