TOMATO SAUCE WITH CAPERS AND VINEGAR

Tomato Sauce With Capers and Vinegar image

There are so many ways to enjoy this sauce. You can serve it with pasta or grains, over vegetables (try it with cauliflower) or on a bruschetta. I recently tried it with Israeli couscous, sautéed in olive oil then simmered in stock and topped with this sauce.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories easy, quick, condiments, sauces and gravies

Time 30m

Yield About 1 1/4 cups, serving four to six

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 pound fresh tomatoes, grated, or 1 can chopped tomatoes
1 basil sprig
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and finely chopped
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar (more to taste)
1 to 2 tablespoons minced parsley or slivered basil (optional)

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium heavy saucepan. Add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about five minutes. Stir in the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, basil sprig, capers, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stir and reduce the heat. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes until cooked down and very fragrant. Remove the basil sprig. Stir in the vinegar, the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the optional parsley or basil. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 60, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 220 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams