SALT-FREE ARRABIATA SAUCE FOR PASTA

Salt-Free Arrabiata Sauce For Pasta image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced red pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 large cloves garlic, minced
A 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, well-drained and crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
Generous pinch hot red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a saucepan and lightly saute the red and green peppers and the onion. Stir in the garlic.
Add the tomatoes and cook about 15 minutes, until thick. Season with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes and black pepper.
Just before serving stir in the remaining two tablespoons of oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 189, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 16 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams