Mediterrean Sauce

13 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    1.
  2. 2
    Heat olive oil in saucepan on medium heat.
  3. 3
    Add anchovy paste, cooking and stirring until liquefied and combined with the olive oil.
  4. 4
    Add garlic and onions, cook until translucent.
  5. 5
    Add chili flakes, capers and olives, cook for about two minutes.
  6. 6
    Stir in tomatoes and herbs and bring sauce to a simmer.
  7. 7
    Allow sauce to cook uncovered at a low simmer for twenty minutes.
  8. 8
    Add salt and pepper to taste.
  9. 9
    2.
  10. 10
    Braise browned chicken thighs, pork chops, or cook fish in sauce.
  11. 11
    Garnish with fresh basil and parsley.

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