Easy Creamy Bell Pepper Marinara |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Add this creamy base to give a new spin to your favorite store-bought marinara. Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter |
1 small onion, sliced |
1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-sized pieces |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
1 cup milk |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese |
32 ounces tomato sauce (such as classico® tomato and basil sauce) |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar |
1 dash hot sauce, or to taste |
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach |
Directions:
1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, and garlic until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in flour until dissolved and thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour in milk, stirring constantly, until well mixed. Add Parmesan cheese; stir until cheese is melted, 5 minutes.
2. Stir tomato sauce into creamy onion mixture; season with black pepper, balsamic vinegar, and hot sauce. Cook and stir until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle spinach over sauce to serve.
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