Guest guest Posted December 28, 2000 Report Share Posted December 28, 2000 * Exported from MasterCook II * Chipotle Pasta Sauce Recipe By : Biker Billy's Freeway-a-Fire Cookbook Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Pasta Sauces Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 chipotle peppers -- stemmed 1/4 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onion -- diced 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded -- diced 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 28 ounces can whole peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped with their juices Place the chipotle peppers in a small bowl and cover with the boiling water. Allow to cool to room temperature. In a blender or a food processor equipped with a chopping blade, puree the rehydrated peppers and the soaking water until no large pieces of chipotle remain, 1 minute. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and mushrooms and stir well to coat with oil. Cook until the onions are golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the chipotle puree, bell pepper, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and tomatoes with thei juice to the saute pan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the sauce just thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 4 cups - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : The chipotle peppers give this quick and easy sauce a wonderful smoky flavor and a surprising amount of fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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