Mediterrean Sauce Recipe

Name: Mediterrean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons anchovy paste; 1 tablespoon chili flakes (optional); 15 black olives, coarsely chopped (without stones); ¾ cup green olives, sliced; ¼ cup capers; 3 garlic cloves; 12 medium yellow onion, minced; ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped finely or 1 tablespoon dried basil; 2 sprigs fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ cup fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons anchovy paste
1 tablespoon chili flakes (optional)
15 black olives, coarsely chopped (without stones)
¾ cup green olives, sliced
¼ cup capers
3 garlic cloves
12 medium yellow onion, minced
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped finely or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2 sprigs fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper

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Heat olive oil in saucepan on medium heat.
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Add anchovy paste, cooking and stirring until liquefied and combined with the olive oil.
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Add garlic and onions, cook until translucent.
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Add chili flakes, capers and olives, cook for about two minutes.
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Stir in tomatoes and herbs and bring sauce to a simmer.
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Allow sauce to cook uncovered at a low simmer for twenty minutes.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Braise browned chicken thighs, pork chops, or cook fish in sauce.
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Garnish with fresh basil and parsley.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons anchovy paste, 1 tablespoon chili flakes (optional), 15 black olives, coarsely chopped (without stones), and more.

Yes, Mediterrean Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterrean Sauce

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