BELL PEPPER MARINARA

BELL PEPPER MARINARA image

Yield 12 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup Merlot or other red wine
1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with liquid)
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black-pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, 1 tablespoon of the wine, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt an saute until the bell pepper and onion are softened, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. 2. Slowly pour in the remaining wine, increase heat to high, and continue to cook until the bell pepper mixture if moist yet no runny liquid remains, about 5 minutes. 3. Stir in the crushed and diced tomatoes with liquid, parsley, sage, black pepper, hot pepper flakes, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until desired sauce consistency and flavor are reached, about 25 minutes. Stir in the basil and oregano. Adjust seasoning and serve.