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An easy pasta recipe with a smooth and spicy tomato and red pepper sauce
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5 from 4 votes

Pasta with tomato and red pepper sauce

An easy pasta recipe with a smooth and spicy tomato and red pepper sauce
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Mia Kouppa

Equipment

  • Blender or immersion blender

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ½ tsp chili flakes or 1 tsp if you prefer a spicier sauce
  • 1 medium red pepper chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 28 ounce can of whole tomatoes preferably San Marzano tomatoes 796 ml
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 375 grams pasta of your choice
  • ½ tsp chili flakes optional, to taste
  • grated parmesan or romano cheese, if desired

Instructions

  • In a pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onion for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the chili flakes, and the 3 cloves of chopped garlic. Continue to saute for about 2 minutes.
    ¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, ½ tsp chili flakes, 1 medium onion, chopped
  • Add the chopped red bell pepper and the tomato paste and saute for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring regularly.
    1 medium red pepper, 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • To the pot add the canned tomatoes, breaking them apart a little bit with the back of a wooden spoon. Cook over medium heat, covered, for 30 minutes.
    1 28 ounce can of whole tomatoes preferably San Marzano tomatoes
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain when ready and set aside.
    375 grams pasta of your choice
  • Using either a blender or an immersion blender, blend your sauce until smooth. If using a blender, put the sauce back in the pot. Taste your sauce (careful, it's hot) and add more chili flakes if you would like a spicier sauce. Cook down to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency.
    ½ tsp chili flakes
  • Add in the spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt, or to taste.
    1 tsp salt, 2 cups baby spinach
  • Combine the pasta with the sauce and mix well until the pasta is coated with the sauce.
  • Serve with grated cheese such as parmesan or romano if desired.
    grated parmesan or romano cheese, if desired