Bill's Easy Fresh Marinara Sauce

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3 tomatoes
• 5 teaspoons olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 spanish onion
• 1/2 bell pepper (red)
• 4 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons basil (fresh)
• 1 tablespoon oregano (fresh)
• 1 tablespoon chives (fresh)
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste

Recipe

• 1 chop tomatoes.
• 2 finely chop onion , bell pepper, garlic, and fresh herbs. put olive oil and onions, bell pepper and garlic in iron skillet and cook over med high heat for 5 or so minutes. add tomatoes and all spices and cook covered for 15-20 minutes.add the tomato paste and cook till thickened. serve over half a box of cooked pasta . add a grated fresh italian cheese and enjoy with a fresh salad. did you notice i said fresh? i hope you enjoy this. have a happy summer.