Bell Pepper and Garlic Pasta Sauce

Makes: 
6 - 8 servings
Utensil: 
Saladmaster Food Processor
5 Qt./4.7 L Multi-Purpose Oil Core
medium mixing bowl
7" Santoku Knife
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Contributed By: 
Karen Petersen
Contributing Recipe Editor

Ingredients

2
large onions (or 3 small onions), strung, use Cone #2
2
green bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped
2
red bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped
5
cloves garlic, shredded, use Cone #1
2
teaspoons
dried oregano
(4
g)
2
teaspoons
ground cumin
(5
g)
14
ounces
diced tomatoes with juice
(397
g)
salt and pepper to taste
3
cups
mixed cilantro leaves and stems
(48
g)
1
pound
ground turkey or ground turkey sausage, browned and drained, optional
(454
g)
Directions: 
  1. In the MP5, place onions, peppers, garlic, oregano, cumin, tomatoes, salt and pepper and mix well. Cover.
  2. Set temperature probe to 180°F/80°C and cook for 6 hours.
  3. Once cooked, add cilantro and transfer to a food processor or blender – this may require several batches. Pulse several times until mixture obtains desired consistency.
  4. Return to MP5 and add meat, if desired, and stir. Serve over pasta.
Tips: 
  • If not using immediately, transfer sauce in 1 cup quantities to airtight containers. Freeze until ready to use, up to 3 months.
  • Can serve over rice or shredded spaghetti squash.
Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 
57
Total Fat: 
1g
Saturated Fat: 
0g
Cholesterol: 
0mg
Sodium: 
114mg
Total Carbs: 
12g
Dietary Fiber: 
3g
Sugar: 
7g
Protein: 
2g
Based on 8 servings excluding turkey

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