Ingredients
- 8 ripe tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup carrot, thinly sliced, or shredded
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- black pepper (to taste, optional)
- 6 cups cooked pasta
- 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Wash the ripe tomatoes. Cut out stem ends. Chop into small pieces and set aside in a large bowl.
- In a large pan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add onion, green pepper, carrots and garlic. Stir-fry until tender, about three minutes.
- Add seasonings and tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower heat and simmer gently, uncovered, until tomatoes turn to a sauce, about 40 minutes. Serve over freshly cooked pasta.
Source: USDA / MyPlate