FRESH TOMATO SAUCE WITH OLIVES AND BASIL

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick, condiments, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield Three cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
1 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons pitted and chopped green olives
3 tablespoons pitted and chopped imported black olives
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the basil and olives in a medium-size mixing bowl. Stir the tomato mixture into the basil and olives and let cool to room temperature. Stir in the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 50, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 251 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Antenrh Beza
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This sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jeffrey McNamara
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This sauce is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the olives and basil add a nice touch of complexity. I will definitely be making this sauce again.


Amir Rana
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


MD NAEEM Islam
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This sauce is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the flavor is out of this world. I love the way the olives and basil brighten up the sauce. This is my new go-to tomato sauce recipe.


Dione Dufrene
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I was looking for a new tomato sauce recipe and this one did not disappoint. It's easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love the way the olives and basil add a pop of flavor to the sauce. I will definitely be making this sauce again.


Caylee Urquides
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This sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kathleen Livingston
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I love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. The olives and basil add a unique flavor that really sets this sauce apart from other tomato sauces.


tat loi
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This sauce is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the olives and basil add a nice touch of complexity. I will definitely be making this sauce again.


Heather Harris
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This sauce is a winner! It's flavorful, easy to make, and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hamad Jan
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This is my new favorite tomato sauce recipe. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love the way the olives and basil add a pop of flavor to the sauce. I've already made it several times and I plan on making it again soon.


Mohamadرضوه محمد Mahmoud
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I made this sauce last night and it was a huge hit with my family. Even my picky kids loved it! The sauce is flavorful and has a nice balance of acidity and sweetness. I will definitely be making this sauce again.


Nonhlanhla Nontando
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This sauce is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of tomatoes, olives, and basil. It's the perfect sauce for pasta or pizza.


Lucky Bohara
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I was skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of olives, but I was pleasantly surprised. The olives add a nice briny flavor to the sauce that really compliments the tomatoes. I also loved the addition of basil, which gave the sauce a f


MiniMoni Mochi
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This sauce is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is out of this world. I love the way the olives and basil brighten up the sauce. This is my new go-to tomato sauce recipe.


Bintta Mughal
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I'm always looking for new tomato sauce recipes, and this one did not disappoint. The sauce is flavorful and versatile, and it can be used on pasta, pizza, or even chicken. I will definitely be making this sauce again.


Andre Manickum
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This fresh tomato sauce is a keeper! It's so easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the addition of olives and basil - they really take this sauce to the next level.