Fresh Tomato Sauce With Olives and Basil

Ingredients

• 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
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (24 servings)

    12 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 72 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Three cups

Preparation

1. 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.
2. 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.

20 minutes