Tomato and Kalamata Olive Pasta Sauce

A thick tomato sauce that is chockfull of Kalamata olives. Red wine contributes to the hearty flavor of the sauce.

Ingredients

1 cup dry red wine

1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced (buy pitted, if possible)

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons capers

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

a pinch of red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Parmesan Cheese, grated

Honey Tips

How Honey is Made

To make honey, bees drop the collected nectar into the honeycomb and then evaporate it by fanning their wings.

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally about 15-20 minutes.
Serve over pasta topped with Parmesan cheese.
Serves: 4

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