Fresh Tomato Olive Sauce
Brighten up your favorite dishes with this vibrant and flavor-packed Fresh Tomato Olive Sauce! Bursting with the natural sweetness of freshly peeled and chopped ripe tomatoes, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is elevated with briny kalamata olives, tangy capers, and a touch of heat from red chili flakes. Sautéed garlic and fragrant basil bring depth and freshness, while a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together for a silky finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, grilled vegetables, or seafood, and even doubles as a zesty dipping sauce. Simple, wholesome, and utterly delicious, this recipe transforms pantry staples into a gourmet masterpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium ripe tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 2 tablespoons capers (rinsed)
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Score a shallow 'X' on the bottom of each tomato with a knife, then blanch the tomatoes in the boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove and transfer them immediately to a bowl of ice water to cool.
Peel the tomatoes, remove the seeds, and finely chop the flesh. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet and stir well. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and form a thick sauce.
Stir in the kalamata olives, capers, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 more minutes to combine the flavors.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve warm over pasta, grilled vegetables, or protein, or use as a vibrant dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
817 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.1 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3266 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2051 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
