Green Olive Sauce
A lighter, brighter & healthier version of this classic green olive sauce. It may not be the most photogenic sauce, but the flavor makes up for it!
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup chicken broth or vegetable
- 1/3 cup low-fat milk
- 1 2/3 cup green olives (Gordal or Cerignola) pitted and chopped
- lemon juice to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, sauté the onion and 1 tbsp oil over medium high heat (about 5 minutes).
- Add the garlic and sauté an additional minute.
- Add the broth and milk, then bring to a simmer.
- Once simmering, remove the pan from the heat and add the olives.
- Puree with an immersion blender or in a blender.
- Stir in lemon juice to taste before serving over pasta.