Speedy Red Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 12-oz. jar roasted red peppers, rinsed and drained
• 2 small onions, diced (2 cups)
• 2 Tbs. dried basil or 3 Tbs. finely chopped fresh basil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
• 1 28-oz. can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes

Directions

1. Purée roasted red peppers in food processor or blender until smooth. Set aside. 2. Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, and sauté 5 minutes, or until golden. Add basil and garlic, and sauté 1 minute more. Stir in tomatoes and roasted red pepper purée. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Simmer 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.