Papa’s Favorite Pasta Sauce

Papa’s Favorite Pasta Sauce

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 12

    • About This Recipe

    “Growing up, Sunday meant “Pasta” in our home. But believe it or not, Papa never cared too much for the traditional italian “gravy” made with beef or pork. He developed this recipe and loved the lightness of this chicken sauce. So while my friends were having spagetti and meatballs; we were having shells and chicken! You get the benefits of two delicious meals in one; tender juicy chicken and peppers AND pasta sauce in one!”

    Ingredients

  • 2lbsfrying chickens( cut up)
  • 4largesweet red peppers( cut into strips)
  • 2mediumonions( sliced thin)
  • 1 (28ounce) cans tomato puree
  • 1tablespooncanola oil
  • 2tablespoonsdried basil
  • 2tablespoonsdried oregano
  • 2tablespoonsItalian parsley( chopped)
  • 6clovesfresh garlic( sliced thin)
  • 2teaspoonssalt
  • 1/2 teaspoonred pepper flakes

    • Directions

  • Wash, cut up pieces of chicken; pat dry with paper towel.
  • Season with 1 tsp.
  • salt; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat oil and saute onions and garlic.
  • Add chicken pieces skin-side down and brown lightly.
  • Add the sweet peppers, tomato puree, basil, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper flakes.
  • Cover and simmer over low- medium heat on the stovetop for 1-1/2 hour.
  • Note: Usually, tomato puree suggests adding a can of water.
  • In this recipe, the water comes from the cooking peppers and chicken which dilutes the puree without additional liquid.
  • However, if sauce becomes too thick during cooking, add 1/2 can of water (or wine) a little at a time until its consistency is to your liking.

    • Reviews

  • “Soooo Good!!! The flavor was excellent and the chicken tender. I added sun dried tomatoes but that was it. Thanks! I’ll be cooking this one again soon.”

  • “Just as advertised, Gingerbee, a light pasta sauce.Loved the flavor and even better with fresh herbs.”

  • “I found a new favorite pasta sauce! The chicken was so moist and flavorful!I used boneless chicken breasts instead.My DH will only eat the breasts.Thanks Gingerbee”

  • “This was so easy & delicious!I didn’t change a thing except to remove the chicken skin (DH’s preference).The chicken was very tender and flavorful.Served over linquine.I would definitely make this again!”

  • “Wonderful dinner!!I made this for Sunday lunch and we were scraping the pot for more!!It was a hit with all,the young,the old,the picky….a real winner in my book!Instead of the whole chicken I used thighs and breasts.I also added a can of tomato paste mixed with water bacause I didnt have the full can of tomato puree.I started this on the stove,then transfered it to my crock pot.Terrific flavor,love the change,thanks for posting!!!!”

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