Sicilian Pasta

IngredientsPrint recipe

(For about 1 lb spaghetti noodles)

• A basil bouquet
• 7 to 10 garlic cloves
• About 10 small tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasonings
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Roughly cut the tomatoes.
2. Roughly cut the bell pepper.
3. Peel the garlic cloves.
4. In your mixer/blender, throw the tomatoes, bell pepper, basil, tomato sauce, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
5. Add paprika, Italian seasonings, salt and pepper, and olive oil. Blend.
6. Pour in a bowl and reserve in the fridge.
7. Serve sauce cold on warm spaghetti.
8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (optional).

This sauce is also perfect to use as a base for your pizzas, bruschettas, or flatbreads.