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Olive Sauce Salsa Di Oliva Recipe

Elevate your pasta, fish, pizza, or bruschetta with this vibrant, no-cook Olive Sauce Salsa Di Oliva! Inspired by Mary Ann Esposito, renowned for her authentic Italian cuisine, this recipe blends Kalamata and Cerignola olives for a piquant sauce bursting with Mediterranean flavor. The intense taste means a little goes a long way – ½ cup is perfect for ½ pound of pasta. Easily made in a food processor, this sauce keeps for weeks in the fridge (covered with a thin layer of olive oil). Add a kick with red pepper flakes for a spicier version. This recipe is a taste of Italy, perfect for everyday meals and special occasions.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 685.1 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Olive Sauce Salsa Di Oliva

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Ingredients for Olive Sauce Salsa Di Oliva

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How to Make Olive Sauce Salsa Di Oliva

  1. Pit 1 cup Kalamata olives and 1 cup Cerignola olives. (Use a pitter or wide-bottomed jar to smash olives and remove pits).
  2. In a food processor, combine pitted olives, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme.
  3. Pulse for 10 seconds.
  4. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in ½ cup extra virgin olive oil through the feed tube.
  5. Process until finely minced, but with some texture remaining.
  6. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  7. Optional: Add 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes for extra heat.
  8. Store the sauce in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.
  9. Before serving, bring the jar to room temperature.
  10. After removing some sauce, pour a thin layer of olive oil over the remaining sauce to prevent spoilage.
  11. (Serving Suggestion): Toss pasta with the sauce. Top with julienned roasted red and yellow peppers and coarsely chopped black oil-cured olives for added color and texture.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

142 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

46g

Carbs

7g

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