Kalamata Olive Marinara

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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)

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a pan.
• 2 add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
• 3 add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• 4 add the wine and deglaze the pan.
• 5 add the tomatoes, kalamata olives, italian herbs, bay leaf, salt and pepper and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.
• 6 remove from heat and stir in the basil.
• 7 puree to the desired consistency. (optional).