Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided
4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 medium onion chopped
2 bell peppers halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch square pieces
Kosher salt
½ pound or more hot peppers cut into short, thin, slices
1 can crushed tomatoes
2-3 fresh tomatoes peeled, chopped, and seeded
Small bunch basil and oregano leaves
Heat 4 T of the oil over low heat and the oil over low to medium heat in a large pan.
Add the onion, garlic and bell peppers, and allow to sweat for 5 minutes. Remove from the pan. Add a little more oil and the hot peppers, and a sprinkle of salt.
Cook over low to medium heat for about 8 minutes, or until the peppers have softened and are partially tender.
Add the onion mixture back to the pan, stir and continue cooking until all the vegetables are tender.
There may be some liquid left in the pan. Add the tomatoes and the herbs.
Lower the heat and continue to cook for another 15 minutes, until all the peppers are tender. Season with salt as needed. Remove from the heat.
Serve over pasta, grilled meats, fish, pizza, or frittata
