Dried tomato marinara sauce

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2(3 ounce) packages Frieda's Dried Tomatoes
2teaspoonsVegetable oil
1cupOnion, chopped
1cupBell peppers, chopped
½cupCarrots, diced
2clovesGarlic, minced
1(15 ounce) can low-sodium
Tomato sauce
1(10 ounce) can low-sodium
Chicken broth
2tablespoonsBasil, fresh, chopped
OR
2teaspoonsBasil, dried, crushed
1tablespoonOregano, fresh, chopped
OR
1teaspoonOregano, dried, crushed
¼teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
Pasta, hot, cooked

Directions

Cook tomatoes in boiling water to cover for 2 minutes; drain well.

Cut into strips; reserve. In a large skillet, heat oil. Saute onion, bell pepper, carrot and garlic for 3 minutes or until vegetables are are nearly tender. Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, tomato strips, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered for 15 minutes.

Served over hot, cooked pasta.

Submitted by Arthur Cloninger, Huntington, WV.