Sicilian Pasta Sauce
Transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean with this vibrant Sicilian Pasta Sauce, a bold and flavorful recipe bursting with authentic Italian goodness. Crafted with hand-crushed whole peeled tomatoes and elevated by the briny depth of kalamata olives and capers, this sauce is a perfect blend of savory, tangy, and subtly spicy notes. Aromatics like sautéed onion and garlic form the base, while red pepper flakes and dried oregano add a touch of warmth and herbaceousness. A final flourish of fresh basil infuses a hint of freshness, making this sauce the ideal companion for your favorite pasta. Ready in under an hour, this easy weeknight recipe delivers big, comforting flavors with minimal effort. Whether you're a fan of rustic Italian cooking or simply looking for a new pasta sauce to elevate your dishes, this Sicilian-inspired masterpiece is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoons sugar
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and mix well to combine.
Stir in the kalamata olives, capers, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and sugar.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, then reduce the heat to low.
Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the sauce thickens and develops a rich flavor.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired.
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the torn basil leaves.
Serve the Sicilian Pasta Sauce over your favorite pasta and garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.5 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6976 mg | 303% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.0 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 472 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2209 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.
