Red Onion And Black Olive Sauce Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful pasta sauce! Sweet red onions and salty black olives create a delicious combination in this quick and easy recipe. Ready in under 10 minutes, this sauce is perfect for a weeknight meal and pairs beautifully with hot or cold pasta.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Calories 99.2 kcal

Protein 1g

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Ingredients for Red Onion And Black Olive Sauce

Olive Oil
Red Onions
1 teaspoon sugar
Balsamic Vinegar
Black Olives
1 tablespoon cold butter
Salt And Pepper
Fresh Parsley

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How to Make Red Onion And Black Olive Sauce

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy-based pan over medium heat. Add 2 large red onions, thinly sliced, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
Add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar (or balsamic vinegar), 1/2 cup of pitted Kalamata olives (roughly chopped), salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of cold butter until melted and glossy.
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Toss immediately with your favorite hot pasta or serve over chilled pasta for a refreshing twist.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

15g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Red Onion And Black Olive Sauce?

Red Onion And Black Olive Sauce takes about 5 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 0 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Red Onion And Black Olive Sauce?

Red Onion And Black Olive Sauce has approximately 99.2 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Red Onion And Black Olive Sauce?

The key ingredients for Red Onion And Black Olive Sauce are Olive Oil, Red Onions, Sugar, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Olives, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.