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Homemade Olive Garden Siena Sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and cream in a skillet.

Olive Garden Siena Sauce

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 33 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Recreate the bold and savory flavor of Olive Garden’s Siena Sauce at home with this easy recipe featuring tomatoes, olives, garlic, and fresh basil.

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup green olives with pimiento, chopped
  • 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup red wine, or low-sodium broth as substitute
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced (fresh or canned)
  • 29 ounces tomato puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, adjust to taste
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 fresh sweet basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in the Kalamata olives, green olives, and rinsed capers. Cook for 2–3 minutes, allowing flavors to blend.
  • Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes, reducing slightly.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato puree, salt, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Mix until fully combined.
  • Add in the red bell peppers. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in chopped fresh basil just before serving for a burst of freshness.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Spoon

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 593mgPotassium: 592mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1704IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg