Easy Creamy Bell Pepper Marinara Recipe

Name: Easy Creamy Bell Pepper Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 1 small onion, sliced; 1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-sized pieces; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 32 ounces tomato sauce (such as Classico Tomato and Basil Sauce); 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 dash hot sauce, or to taste; 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-sized pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
32 ounces tomato sauce (such as Classico Tomato and Basil Sauce)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 dash hot sauce, or to taste
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach

1
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, and garlic until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
2
Stir in flour until dissolved and thickened, about 5 minutes.
3
Pour in milk, stirring constantly, until well mixed.
4
Add Parmesan cheese; stir until cheese is melted, 5 minutes.
5
Stir tomato sauce into creamy onion mixture; season with black pepper, balsamic vinegar, and hot sauce.
6
Cook and stir until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
7
Sprinkle spinach over sauce to serve.

275

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, 1 small onion, sliced, 1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-sized pieces, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Easy Creamy Bell Pepper Marinara falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Creamy Bell Pepper Marinara

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