SWEET AND SOUR TOMATO SAUCE

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This is a tomato-based sauce that can be used with chicken, meatballs, or any recipe that calls for sweet and sour sauce. Start with 3 tablespoons tomato paste and add in more to taste.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
3 tablespoons tomato paste (add in more to taste)
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits, canned in natural juices (reserve the leftover juice to make 2/3 cup)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash hot pepper sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small nonstick skillet over med-high heat, saute the onion and green peppers, until onion is translucent; set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine water, corstarch, brown sugar and pineapple juice; bring to a boil, whisking to combine.
  • Whisk in 3 tablespoons tomato paste (add in more to taste).
  • Add in diced pineapple tidbits and sauteed veggies, salt and hot pepper sauce; stir to mix well.
  • Cook until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.3, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 493.8, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 31.2, Protein 2.1

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