Sweet and Sour Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste (add in more to taste)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits, canned in natural juices (reserve the leftover juice to make 2/3 cup)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a small nonstick skillet over med-high heat, saute the onion and green peppers, until onion is translucent; set aside.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, combine water, corstarch, brown sugar and pineapple juice; bring to a boil, whisking to combine.

3. 3

   Whisk in 3 tablespoons tomato paste (add in more to taste).

4. 4

   Add in diced pineapple tidbits and sauteed veggies, salt and hot pepper sauce; stir to mix well.

5. 5

   Cook until thoroughly heated.