Sweet and Sour Tomato Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a tomato-based sauce that can be used with chicken, meatballs, or any recipe that calls for sweet and sour sauce. Start with 3 tablespoons tomato paste and add in more to taste. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons oil |
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced |
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced |
1/4 cup finely chopped onion |
1 1/4 cups water |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar |
2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice |
3 tablespoons tomato paste (add in more to taste) |
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits, canned in natural juices (reserve the leftover juice to make 2/3 cup) |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 dash hot pepper sauce (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a small nonstick skillet over med-high heat, saute the onion and green peppers, until onion is translucent; set aside.
2. In a saucepan, combine water, corstarch, brown sugar and pineapple juice; bring to a boil, whisking to combine.
3. Whisk in 3 tablespoons tomato paste (add in more to taste).
4. Add in diced pineapple tidbits and sauteed veggies, salt and hot pepper sauce; stir to mix well.
5. Cook until thoroughly heated.
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