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Recipe Instructions:

1 16 oz crate of strawberries, hulled and sliced
15 ounces can of crushed or diced tomatoes with their liquid
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon aged balsamic vinegar

Combine the strawberries, tomatoes, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt (about 1/2 tsp) and pepper (7-10 good grinds) in a medium saucepan. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until the strawberries are falling apart and the mixture has reduced by about 1/4 - 1/3. Get in there and break up the pieces of tomato and strawberry with a wooden spoon from time to time.
Remove from heat and blend until smooth using an immersion blender. Stir in the balsamic vinegar off of the heat. Taste for salt and pepper. Enjoy over your favorite cooked pasta.