KALAMATA OLIVE MARINARA

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Provided by dicentra

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 kalamata olive (pitted and chopped)
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
1 handful basil (chopped)

Steps:

Heat the oil in a pan.
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.
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.
Puree to the desired consistency. (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 438.8, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 8.4, Protein 3.6