Red pepper pasta sauce^

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsChopped red bell pepper
1cloveGalric, minced
1cupChicken broth
1tablespoonTomato paste
¼teaspoonSalt
dashHot pepper sauce
1tablespoonTo 2 chopped fresh basil

Directions

Bring all to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Process in blender or processor until smooth. Serve over hot cooked pasta. Garnish with additional basil, if desired.

Microwave directions:

Microwave covered, the pepper, onion and garlic 4-4½ minutes until vegetables are tender. Add ½ cup chicken broth, tomato paste, salt and hot pepper sauce. Cook, uncovered, on high 2-3 minutes. Continue as above.

Per half cup serving:

35 cal., 2g pro., 6g carb., 1g fiber, 1g/26% fat, 360mg sodium, 240mg potassium, 1 vegetable exchange.

Fast & Healthy Jul/Aug 92

typed with help from Justin!!

Shared by Carolyn Shaw 12-95

Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 12-29-95