Ingredients
1 1/2 tsps olive oil
4 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2/3 CU thinly sliced carrots
1 CU diced, drained, canned tomatoes
1/3 CU tomato puree
1 tsp minced garlic
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 CU peeled and chopped fresh pears
1/2 tsp fresh diced basil
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Sauté the peppers and carrots until soft.
2. Add tomato, tomato puree, garlic, pepper, pears and basil. Simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
3. Place in blender and puree until smooth.
4. Serve over pasta.
