Roasted Garlic, Bell Pepper and Tomato Blender Sauce Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Sauce Recipes. (Roasted Garlic, Bell Pepper and Tomato Blender Sauce Recipe). This was a recipe that I created one summer afternoon when I had a big crop of tomatoes from my garden. It is wonderful on pasta with a sprinkle of Romano cheese.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Roasted Garlic, Bell Pepper and Tomato Blender Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

5 cloves garlic

chopped

¼ cup water

5 tablespoons olive oil

divided

6 small tomatoes

1 (16 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers

salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Place whole unpeeled head of garlic in an oven-safe dish with 1/4 cup water and drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on garlic. Roast in preheated oven for about 45 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile put tomatoes in a blender and blend until pureed. Add bell peppers and blend until pureed.

Step 4

Break roasted cloves of garlic and squeeze 5 cloves into blender; blend in garlic. Add 4 tablespoons olive oil and blend briefly. Add salt and pepper to taste dried red pepper flakes and basil; blend.

Step 5

The sauce is ready but can either be refrigerated for a couple of days to blend the flavors or can be frozen. Sauce can be served cold or heated up until just warm.

Nutritional Information

Roasted Garlic, Bell Pepper and Tomato Blender Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 216.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3g 6%

Carbohydrates: 12.8g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 6.8g

Fat: 17.9g 28%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 6018.8IU 120%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 81.4mg 136%

Folate: 21.5mcg 5%

Calcium: 34.3mg 3%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 17.1mg 6%

Potassium: 349.7mg 10%

Sodium: 415.6mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 161.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.