Tomato sauce with bell peppers and balsamic vinegar

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
1Garlic clove(s), minced
½mediumOnion(s), chopped
½Red bell pepper, halved stemmed, cored thinly sliced lengthwise
½Green bell pepper, halved stemmed, cored thinly sliced lengthwise
cupCanned tomatoes with juice
1teaspoonBalsamic or red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper

Directions

Heat olive oil over medium heat in medium saucepan; add garlic, onion and bell peppers. Cover and cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and juice; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in vinegar, season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Cook's Illustrated March/April 1995 Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 02-10-95