Homemade Salsa

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 chopped green pepper
• 2 chopped celery ribs
• 1 chopped onion
• 3 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 2 ounces tomato paste (use for thicker sauce) (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Recipe

• 1 heat pan with olive oil and sauté onion, pepper, and celery about 5 minutes to soften. season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
• 2 add chopped garlic. sauté another 2-3 minute
• 3 add oregano, basil, and cayenne pepper.
• 4 transfer mixture to a pot and add canned tomatoes and bring to a boil. add about ½ can of water. add tomato paste until desired consistency.
• 5 add remaining spices and boil 1-2 minute reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. refrigerate overnight or at least 6-8 hours and serve when cooled.
• 6 for more heat chop up 1-2 jalapeno peppers seeds and all.enjoy!