Papa'S Favorite Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Papa'S Favorite Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs frying chickens (cut up); 4 large sweet red peppers (cut into strips); 2 medium onions (sliced thin); 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons Italian parsley (chopped); 6 cloves fresh garlic (sliced thin); 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

2 lbs frying chickens (cut up)
4 large sweet red peppers (cut into strips)
2 medium onions (sliced thin)
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons Italian parsley (chopped)
6 cloves fresh garlic (sliced thin)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
Wash, cut up pieces of chicken; pat dry with paper towel.
2
Season with 1 tsp.
3
salt; set aside.
4
In a large saucepan, heat oil and saute onions and garlic.
5
Add chicken pieces skin-side down and brown lightly.
6
Add the sweet peppers, tomato puree, basil, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper flakes.
7
Cover and simmer over low- medium heat on the stovetop for 1-1/2 hour.
8
Note: Usually, tomato puree suggests adding a can of water.
9
In this recipe, the water comes from the cooking peppers and chicken which dilutes the puree without additional liquid.
10
However, if sauce becomes too thick during cooking, add 1/2 can of water (or wine) a little at a time until its consistency is to your liking.

490

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs frying chickens (cut up), 4 large sweet red peppers (cut into strips), 2 medium onions (sliced thin), 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree, and more.

Yes, Papa'S Favorite Pasta Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!

Papa'S Favorite Pasta Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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