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Creamy roasted red pepper and tomato sauce served in a bowl
Fresh and vibrant pepper tomato sauce

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
This sauce is built on the natural sweetness of roasted vegetables. It marries the 'Soffritto' technique (slowly sautéing vegetables in oil) with the deep flavor of red peppers. Not only delicious, but smart too: the lycopene in tomatoes absorbs best when cooked with healthy fats.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 140 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Immersion Blender
  • Saucepan
  • Cutting Board

Instructions

1 ✓

Dice the onion and bell pepper. Slice the garlic thinly.

Tip: Try to cut everything into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
2 ✓

Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion and pepper over medium heat until completely soft (approx. 10 minutes).

Tip: It's crucial that the peppers are very soft before blending to ensure a smooth texture.
3 ✓

Add the chopped tomatoes and garlic. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens and reduces (approx. 15 minutes).

Tip: Reducing the liquid concentrates the flavors. If it gets too dry, add a splash of water.
4 ✓

Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until completely smooth.

Tip: Be careful with hot splatters! Keep the blender blade submerged.
5 ✓

Season with salt and sugar. Tear the fresh basil leaves into the sauce.

Tip: Add basil at the very end after blending; heat and metal blades can bruise the leaves and make them bitter.

Recipe FAQ

Why add sugar to tomatoes?
Tomatoes are naturally acidic (pH 4.3-4.9). A pinch of sugar doesn't make it sweet, but chemically balances the acidity on your palate for a more harmonious flavor.
Can I use the pepper skin?
You can, but the skin can be tough to digest and may leave the sauce grainy even after blending. If you prefer, roast and peel them beforehand.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ripe Tomatoes (or canned whole peeled)
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil leaves
  • 1 tsp Sugar (to taste)