Marinara Sauce

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 -2 small fresh red chile, according to taste (such as cascabel)
• 12 large pitted ripe olives, chopped
• 1 tablespoon drained capers
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 lb ripe tomatoes or 1 (16 ounce) can peeled tomatoes

Recipe

• 1 slice each chili and use the tip of a knife to remove seeds.
• 2 in a glass or ceramic bowl, marinate the olive, chilies and capers in 4 tablespoons oil for at least 1 hour. meanwhile, gently sauté the onion and garlic in the remaining oil until golden. add the oregano.
• 3 peel fresh tomatoes; use spoon to scoop out seeds. chop. (strain canned tomatoes). turn all ingredients into a large skillet and cook over medium to high heat until the mixture thickens and darkens slightly. remove chilies.
• 4 serve hot.