Spicy Italian Peppers in Sauce

• olive oil↗3 tablespoons
• cubanelle peppers, chopped4
• red bell peppers, chopped↗2
• hungarian wax chiles, chopped↗2
• jalapeno pepper, minced↗1
• (28 ounce) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes↗1
• tomato paste↗3 tablespoons
• crushed red pepper flakes↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• onion powder↗1 tablespoon
• garlic powder↗1 tablespoon
• dried basil↗1⁄2 tablespoon
• lemon juice↗1 tablespoon
• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the peppers and saute until they begin to soften and break down, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, pepper flakes, onion and garlic powders and basil.

4. 4

   Cover and cook 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Uncover and break up the tomatoes with a spoon, cook 2-3 minutes more.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Add seasoning to taste.