Capers and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce
A savory and flavorful pasta sauce featuring a combination of capers and sun-dried tomatoes, perfectly paired with a variety of optional ingredients.
Ingredients
| 1 | teaspoon capers (with brine) |
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| 28 | Italian-style peeled tomatoes |
| 4 | tomato paste |
| ½ | lb ground beef |
| ½ | lb ground pork |
| 1 | small onion |
| 2 | garlic cloves |
| 1 | tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | teaspoon basil |
| 1 | teaspoon oregano |
| ½ | teaspoon salt |
| 6-10 | sun-dried tomatoes |
| ¼ | cup fresh basil (optional) |
| ⅛ | cup fresh oregano (optional) |
| 2 | medium carrots, sliced (optional) |
| 1 | bell pepper (optional) |
Instructions
| 1. | In a large fry pan, sauté the small onion and garlic cloves in extra virgin olive oil until fragrant. |
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| 2. | Add the ground beef, ground pork, and salt to the pan, and brown over medium-high heat. |
| 3. | Before the beef and pork are completely cooked through, reduce the heat to low and incorporate the Italian-style peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and capers with brine. |
| 4. | Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and introduce them to the pan. Feel free to add any optional ingredients at this stage, if desired. |
| 5. | Simmer the sauce over low heat for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. |
| 6. | Serve and enjoy! |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 395.5 kcal |
| Protein | 28.7 g |
| Fat | 24.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.3 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Sugar | 10.5 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița