Step 1

Heat skillet with oil and over medium heat, add onions, and cook for about 4 minutes, then add garlic, peppers and tomatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes, until they become tender.

Step 2

Then add tomato paste, tomato sauce, thyme, paprika paste (paprika), salt, pepper and sugar. Bring to a slow boil then reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 20-30 minutes until it thickens.

Step 3

Remove the sprigs of thyme and garnish with parsley if desired.

Step 4

Serve with Hungarian sausage, pork chops, breaded chicken cutlets, or burgers.