Name: Chile Pepper Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste for spiciness); Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the diced red and green bell peppers and cook for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, chili powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to meld together.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the spiciness by adding more red pepper flakes if desired.
Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove it from the heat.

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