Rustic Tomato &

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

A great sauce for pasta.

Makes about 5 cups (1.25 L)

2teaspoons (10 ml) extra virgin olive oil

1onion (5 to 6 ounces [145 - 170 g]), peeled and cut into 12-inch (1.25 cm) pieces

1carrot (2 ounces [60 g]), peeled and cut into 12-inch (1.25 cm) pieces

1rib celery, trimmed and cut into 12-inch (1.25 cm) pieces

2 cloves garlic, peeled

1teaspoon (5 ml) dried basil

1roasted red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

13 cup (75 ml) dry white wine (such as vermouth)

2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste

2 cans (15-ounce) recipe-ready diced tomatoes with juices

12 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt

14 teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper

In a 3-quart (3 L) saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and basil. Cover loosely and cook until the vegetables are softened but not browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the roasted red pepper, wine, tomato paste, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, loosely covered. Uncover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes longer to thicken. Turn off heat and let stand 5 minutes.

Insert the Cuisinart® Smart Stick® into the saucepan, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients are well combined, about 30 to 60 seconds, until the sauce reaches desired consistency.

Nutritional analysis per 12-cup (125 ml) serving:

Calories 47 (17% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 1g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 194mg • calc. 26mg • fiber 2g

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Cuisinart CSB-76C manual Rustic Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

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