Bell Pepper Pasta Sauce

Penne is my new favorite type of pasta. And bell peppers have always been one of my favorite veggies. So I decided to toss them all together.

Bell Pepper Pasta Sauce

1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped into bite size pieces
1 can tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tsp oregano (eh, dried or fresh, I don't care)
1 tsp basil (go for more if it's fresh and don't add until the end if it is fresh)
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press
Salt & pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese to top

Put a large pot to boil for the penne. Cook penne until al dente.

Saute the onion until soft in a large saute pan. Then add the pepper, both cans of tomatoes, garlic and herbs. Add the salt & pepper.

Simmer for 15 - 20 minutes. Doesn't matter too much, just as long as all the flavors melt together.

Add about 1/3 cup water to the pasta sauce BEFORE you drain the penne.

Then, add the penne once drained to the pot with the sauce.

Top with parmesan cheese and serve with a salad and garlic bread.

Yum!