Sun-Dried Tomato Puttanesca Sauce
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Recipe Information
Total Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4-6
Homemade tomato sauce is so worth it, especially when it's this easy.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 sun-dried tomatoes, softened and chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 (23-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and quartered
Preparation
- In a small saucepan, saute the onions until soft, then add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano and saute for 2-3 more minutes.
- Add the diced and sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and olives. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring often.
Serving Suggestion
Puttanesca sauce can be used to top fish, meat, or pasta. Or add cooked chicken or shrimp to the sauce, if desired, while simmering.
Nutritional Information:
211 calories, 16 g. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 219 mg. sodium, 18 g. carbohydrate, 4 g. fiber, 3 g. protein
