Red Onion and Black Olive Sauce
Elevate your meals with this rich and flavorful Red Onion and Black Olive Sauce, a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece that's as versatile as it is delicious. Sweet, caramelized red onions harmonize with briny black olives, fragrant garlic, and fresh thyme, all simmered together in a luscious base of tomato paste, white wine, and olive oil. The sauce’s deep, savory notes make it the perfect accompaniment to pasta, grilled meats, or even crusty bread. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or an impressive yet easy upgrade to your favorite dishes. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness that ties it all together. Your kitchen will be filled with earthy, aromatic bliss as this crowd-pleaser comes to life.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large red onions
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 medium garlic cloves
- 1 cup black olives
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the red onions into half-moons. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced red onions and a pinch of salt.
Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes or until they become soft and start to caramelize.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, ensuring the garlic doesn’t burn.
Roughly chop the black olives and add them to the pan along with the fresh thyme leaves. Stir to combine.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the paste to caramelize slightly and deepen in flavor.
Deglaze the pan by pouring in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the wine reduces slightly.
Pour in the water, stir, and reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors meld.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
Serve warm over pasta, grilled meats, or toasted bread. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
792 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.4 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2217 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1054 mg | 22% | |
*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.
