Special Pomodoro Sauce

• 1/4 cup virgin olive oil
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 cloves = about 4 tsp)
• 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves (1/2 cup = 2/3 oz)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted*

1. Hands On: 20 minutes
2. Total: 20 minutes
3. Heat oil in large skillet over high heat 1 minute. Add bell peppers, onions and garlic; cook 8 to 9 minutes, or until onions are tender and liquid is evaporated, stirring frequently.
4. Add tomatoes, basil and vinegar; stir. Cook 1 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir in almonds.
5. Serve over hot cooked pasta, seafood or chicken. Or, serve spread onto French bread slices or wrapped in lettuce leaves as an easy appetizer.

virgin olive oil, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, fresh basil, red wine vinegar, slivered almonds

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/special-pomodoro-sauce (may not work)