Tomato Olive Caper Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil over medium-low heat and cook garlic for 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Add tomatoes, oregano and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in olives and capers and cook for another 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Taste before adding salt; the olives and capers may provide enough.

5. 5

   Finish with parsley and black pepper. Toss with pasta and serve.