Peanut Butter Sauce
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Description: Make and share this Peanut Butter Sauce recipe from lovewithrecipes.com.
Recipe Category: Sauces
Keywords: Fruit, Nuts, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Savory, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Onion |
| 1 | Green pepper |
| 1/4 | Tomato paste |
| 1 | Water |
| 2 1/2 | Salt |
| 1/2 | Ground oregano |
| 1/4 | Bay leaves |
| 2 | Peanut butter |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 392.7
- Fat Content: 31.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 1041.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 22.3g
- Fiber Content: 5.8g
- Sugar Content: 12.2g
- Protein Content: 13.6g
Instructions
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Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Add chopped onions and diced green peppers, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until they soften and become translucent.
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Stir in tomato paste, water, salt, ground oregano, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
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Gradually add in the peanut butter, stirring until it melts into the sauce, creating a creamy texture.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the sauce simmer for approximately 30 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Once the sauce has thickened, remove the bay leaves and discard them.
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Serve this delicious peanut butter sauce over hot cooked spaghetti, garnished with a sprinkling of freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Yield: This recipe makes approximately 3 cups of peanut butter sauce, which is enough to generously coat 1 pound of spaghetti, providing a delightful and flavorful meal for your family or guests to enjoy.
