Sicilian Tomato Sauce
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant shores of Italy with this homemade Sicilian Tomato Sauce—a rich, hearty, and flavor-packed pasta companion! Bursting with Mediterranean charm, this sauce is a perfect blend of ripe, juicy fresh tomatoes, zesty tomato paste, and savory notes from pitted green olives and briny capers. Aromatic oregano and just a touch of crushed red pepper flakes add subtle heat, while fresh basil infuses a fragrant finish. The sauce simmers to perfection, allowing the sweet and tangy layers to meld beautifully. Ready in under an hour, it's the ultimate topping for pasta, gnocchi, or your favorite Italian dishes. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or preparing a weeknight meal, this authentic Sicilian recipe brings rustic Italian flair right to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 pounds Fresh tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 0.5 cup Pitted green olives
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Finely chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the saucepan and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and aromatic.
While the onion and garlic cook, core and roughly chop the fresh tomatoes.
Add the chopped tomatoes to the saucepan and stir well. Cook for about 10 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
Stir in the tomato paste to deepen the flavor and give the sauce a richer consistency.
Roughly chop the pitted green olives and rinse the capers. Add them to the saucepan along with the dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and sugar to balance the flavors.
Lower the heat to a simmer and let the sauce cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and stir them into the sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve warm over pasta, gnocchi, or as a base for other Italian dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.0 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3641 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2804 mg | 60% | |
*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.
