Kalamata Olive Marinara Sauce
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Serves: 6-8
 
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • ½ cup red wine (optional)
  • 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • ¼ kalamata olives (pitted and chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon Italian herb blend
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 handful basil (chopped)
  • Directions:
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.Add the wine and deglaze the pan.
  2. Add the tomatoes, kalamata olives, Italian herbs, bay leaf, salt and pepper and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the basil.
  3. Using a hand mixer or blender, puree until the sauce reaches desired consistency and serve.
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