Special Pomodoro Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup virgin olive oil
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can hunt's petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaf (2/3 ounce)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted*

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in large skillet over high heat 1 minute. add bell peppers, onions and garlic; cook 8 to 9 minutes, or until onions are tender and liquid is evaporated, stirring frequently.
• 2 add tomatoes, basil and vinegar; stir. cook 1 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally. stir in almonds.
• 3 serve over hot cooked pasta, seafood or chicken. or, serve spread onto french bread slices or wrapped in lettuce leaves as an easy appetizer.