Recipe: Chipotle Tomato Sauce

CHIPOTLE TOMATO SAUCE

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, peeled, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 chipotle peppers, seeded and finely chopped (or substitute Poblano)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 pound favorite pasta or pasta shells

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.

Add the garlic, chipotle, cumin, oregano and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes bubble vigorously, about 4 minutes.

Stir in the tomato paste and sugar, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cilantro and simmer 2 more minutes.

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. In a large serving bowl, toss pasta with tomato sauce and serve.

Servings: 4
Source: While the Pasta Cooks: 100 Sauces So Easy You Can Prepare the Sauce in the Time It Takes to Cook the Pasta by Andrew Schloss and Ken Bookman