Olive Basil Pasta Sauce

Transform your pasta night with this vibrant Olive Basil Pasta Sauce, a Mediterranean-inspired delight brimming with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. This quick and easy recipe combines the rich, briny taste of kalamata olives and capers with the sweetness of crushed tomatoes, balanced by aromatic garlic, sautéed onion, and a kiss of sugar. Dried oregano and a hint of red pepper flakes bring a subtle warmth, while a generous handful of fresh basil leaves adds a garden-fresh finish. Perfectly simmered in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with any pasta, making it a go-to for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Bursting with flavor and simplicity, this Olive Basil Pasta Sauce will elevate your Italian-inspired meals with ease!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 28 ounces crushed canned tomatoes
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves and yellow onion.

Step 3

Add the chopped garlic and onion to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Add the crushed canned tomatoes to the pan and stir to combine.

Step 5

Roughly chop the kalamata olives and add them to the saucepan along with the capers.

Step 6

Stir in the dried oregano, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and stir them into the sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Step 9

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Serve the Olive Basil Pasta Sauce warm over your favorite cooked pasta, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1104.1 grams (1104.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	809

Total Fat 59.40g	76%
Saturated Fat 7.60g	38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4009mg	174%
Total Carbohydrate 67.50g	25%
Dietary Fiber 21.90g	78%
Total Sugars 32.20g
Protein 10.40g	21%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 346mg	27%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 1667mg	35%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.2%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 31.9%