15-30 min4 - 8 servingsartichoke hearts

Tomato Sauce with Artichokes and Olives

By Mediterranean Living

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4 - 8 servings

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15-30 min

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Easy

Tomato Sauce with Artichokes and Olives
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 4 - 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 32 oz artichoke hearts
  • 1/2 cup Pitted kalamata olives Whole
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil Washed and chopped
  • 46 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tbsp Oregano Dried
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
This chunky tomato sauce tastes like its been cooking all day! Artichokes, pitted kalamata olives, and fresh basil add so much delicious Mediterranean flavor to this sauce. Serve this over your favorite pasta. A quick delicious Mediterranean recipe that couldn’t be easier!

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Set the Instant Pot to saute. Add olive oil and wait one minute to heat up.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, saute for one minute. Stir often.
  3. Add the artichokes, olives, basil and saute for one more minute, stirring often.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Cover the Instant pot and lock it in.
  5. Set the manual or pressure cook timer for 10 minutes. Make sure the timer is set to “sealing”.
  6. Once the timer reaches zero, quick release the pressure.
  7. Enjoy!

About the chef

Mediterranean Living

Mediterranean Living

Mediterranean Living is dedicated to sharing the best of the Mediterranean Diet through recipes, videos, and expert insights from around the world. The site brings together scientific experts, cookbook authors, and everyday people to contribute their knowledge on Mediterranean cuisine and lifestyle. With a growing collection of resources, Mediterranean Living aims to inspire a healthier lifestyle through delicious, nutritious food. The team is passionate about expanding the platform and welcomes feedback and contributions from their community to help build a comprehensive Mediterranean diet resource.

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