Meat Less Tomato Sauce Sicilian Style
Dive into the rich, bold flavors of Sicily with this hearty and vibrant Meatless Tomato Sauce Sicilian Style. This sauce is a celebration of Mediterranean ingredients, featuring sweet San Marzano tomatoes, briny capers, and tangy Kalamata olives, all brought together with the warmth of garlic, fresh basil, and dried oregano. A touch of red chili flakes adds a gentle kick, while a hint of sugar balances the natural acidity of the tomatoes. Perfectly simmered to create a thick, flavor-packed sauce, this is an ideal vegan-friendly option for pasta night or as a topping for roasted vegetables and crusty bread. Quick to prepare yet deep in flavor, this recipe is a must-try if you're craving a taste of Sicily in under an hour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional for spice)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 0.5 cup Water or vegetable broth
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Add the tomato paste to the pan and stir well, allowing it to cook and deepen in flavor for about 2 minutes.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and the water or vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
Add the capers, chopped Kalamata olives, dried oregano, and red chili flakes (if using). Stir well.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and sugar (if needed to balance the acidity).
Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and let the sauce cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Once the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded together, stir in the chopped basil leaves and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over your choice of pasta, or let cool and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
923 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 62.8 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5031 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2196 mg | 47% | |
*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.
