Ingredients
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasonings
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes
Preparation
- Drain red peppers and measure 1/2 cup, (approximately 2 whole peppers).
- Place peppers and garlic in food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Add tomato sauce, olive oil and Italian seasonings. Process until well blended. Ready to use on pizza, pasta or as a replacement for tomato sauce in recipes.
- May be refrigerated 2 to 3 days or frozen until ready to use.
Helpful hints
- Red peppers are available bottled, canned or fresh. Compare roasted red peppers and select the brand lowest in sodium or make from fresh peppers.
- Adjust red pepper chili flakes according to desire for hot and spicy flavor.
- This lower potassium, low sodium sauce can be used as a substitute for tomato sauce in a variety of dishes. Try it on pizza, pasta, rice or as a topping for chicken.
Sauce | Serving Size | Potassium mg | Sodium mg |
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce | 1/4 cup | 148 | 82 |
Tomato Sauce | 1/4 cup | 226 | 369 |
Spaghetti Sauce | 1/4 cup | 262 | 347 |
Marinara Sauce | 1/4 cup | 265 | 393 |
Pizza Sauce | 1/4 cup | 240 | 340 |