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Tomato caper sauce served in a bowl.
Light and flavorful tomato sauce with capers

Quick Tomato & Caper Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes
This sauce is a simplified, elegant cousin of the Italian 'Puttanesca'. The acidity of the tomatoes, the brine of the capers, and the aroma of fresh basil form the holy trinity of Mediterranean flavors. Timing is everything: cook the tomatoes down to sweeten and thicken them, but add the fresh herbs only at the very end to preserve their delicate oils.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 130 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet or Saucepan
  • Wooden Spoon

Instructions

1 ✓

Finely chop the onion and garlic.

Tip: The finer you chop, the better they will melt into the sauce, creating a thicker texture.
2 ✓

Sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent, then add the garlic during the last minute.

Tip: Garlic burns much faster than onion, which makes it bitter, so add it later.
3 ✓

Pour in the tomato puree, add the capers, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes until thickened.

Tip: Simmering the capers infuses the sauce with their briny flavor.
4 ✓

Remove from heat and stir in the torn basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper.

Tip: Basil oils are heat-sensitive. Adding them too early destroys their aroma and turns the leaves brown.

Recipe FAQ

What if the tomatoes are too sour?
A pinch of sugar or baking soda can help neutralize excess acidity.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups Tomato Puree (Passata)
  • 2 oz Capers (rinsed)
  • 1 medium Red Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper