In the wintertime, when the days are shorter, a Quick and Easy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce is a great reminder of the long, warm days of summer that lie just around the corner!
1/2teaspoondried red chili flakes,add more or less depending on your heat/spice tolerance)
1/4teaspoonground black pepper
1/2teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonstomato paste
1tablespoonbrown sugar, optional (only add if you like a sweeter sauce)
3ouncessun dried tomatoes,roughly chopped
1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley,for garnish
Instructions
Add the olive oil and garlic to a skillet and cook the garlic over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients (except the fresh chopped parsley) and stir into the garlic and oil mixture. Stir continuously for 3 minutes so that the herbs do not burn.
Remove from heat. Continue to stir for 1 more minute.
Serve immediately or allow to cool and store in a clean mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.