Marinara sauce with capers

4 servings

15 minutes

Marinara sauce with capers is a refined embodiment of traditional Italian sauce enriched with the tangy notes of capers. This sauce hails from the sunny Mediterranean, where fresh tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and spices form the basis of many culinary masterpieces. Its rich flavor combines the sweetness of tomatoes with the spiciness of garlic and the freshness of basil and parsley, while capers add an unexpected salty depth. Perfect for pasta but also excellent as an accompaniment to fish, meat, or vegetables. It is quick and easy to prepare, and its aroma fills the kitchen with the warmth and coziness of Italian family traditions. Marinara sauce with capers is a choice for gourmets seeking rich and harmonious flavors in every dish.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 105.2
• Proteins: 4g
• Fats: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 15.8g

Ingredients

• Olive oil: 1 tsp
• Onion: 120 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Dried basil: 2 tsp
• Dried parsley: 2 tsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Dried oregano: 0.5 tsp
• Salt: 0.3 tsp
• Ground black pepper: 0.3 tsp
• Canned tomatoes in pieces: 800 g
• Capers: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 teaspoon

2. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 120 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

3. Add basil, parsley, sugar, oregano, salt, black pepper, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried basil: 2 teaspoons
   • Dried parsley: 2 teaspoons
   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon
   • Dried oregano: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Canned tomatoes in pieces: 800 g

4. Add capers and serve with pasta.

   Required ingredients:

   • Capers: 1 tablespoon