Marinara – Roma Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper & Basil

Name: Marinara – Roma Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper & Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 whole Roma Tomatoes (or Whatever Tomato You Choose); 1 whole Yellow Onion (medium, Chopped); 6 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper; 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 dashes Salt; 2 dashes Ground Pepper; 1 whole Bay Leaf; 4 teaspoons Fresh Basil, Chopped, Or 4 Dorat Frozen Basil Cubes; 1 teaspoon Oregano (dry); 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Pepper; 2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 2 Tablespoons Sugar

Servings: persons

8 whole Roma Tomatoes (or Whatever Tomato You Choose)
1 whole Yellow Onion (medium, Chopped)
6 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 dashes Salt
2 dashes Ground Pepper
1 whole Bay Leaf
4 teaspoons Fresh Basil, Chopped, Or 4 Dorat Frozen Basil Cubes
1 teaspoon Oregano (dry)
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Pepper
2 teaspoons Sea Salt
2 Tablespoons Sugar

1
Chop tomatoes and onions. Mice garlic.
2
Begin process of roasting the red pepper using How Sweet It Is instructions below. Use 1 red pepper.
3
To roast peppers: remove core and seeds from pepper and slice into pieces. Lay the pieces on a baking sheet, skin side up and preheat the broiler in your oven. Place the baking sheet under the broiler until skins are completely charred and black - this took about 10 minutes for me but will depend on your oven. Just check them every 2 minutes or so. Immediately remove peppers from oven and using kitchen tongs, quickly place them in a Ziplock bag then seal it. Set aside for 20-30 minutes.
4
After you put your pepper in the oven...
5
Heat a large pot on the stovetop over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add onions and garlic and saute until softened. Add tomatoes. Reduce heat to low-medium temperature. Add all of the seasoning and continue to stir frequently.
6
Once the red pepper is done roasting and steaming, peel the skin off of the pieces; discard the skin and add the pepper pieces to the sauce mixture. Stir to combine.
7
Dump entire sauce mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until the sauce is smooth with no tomato or pepper chunks.
8
Put it into a jar, stored in the refrigerator, until you are ready to use it or serve it right away!

243

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 whole Roma Tomatoes (or Whatever Tomato You Choose), 1 whole Yellow Onion (medium, Chopped), 6 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, and more.

Yes, Marinara – Roma Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper & Basil 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!