Description
Create the best flavor cherry tomato spaghetti sauce with our step-by-step recipe. This easy-to-make sauce is incredibly delicious and bursting with fresh tomato flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs (approx. 4-5 cups) fresh cherry tomatoes
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced or thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for finishing)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly torn
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- Cooked pasta, for serving
- Freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Prep Ingredients: Wash cherry tomatoes. Mince garlic.
- 2. Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-low. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant; do not burn.
- 3. Add Tomatoes and Simmer: Increase heat to medium. Add cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using). Stir well. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook on low for 10-15 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- 4. Burst Tomatoes & Reduce: Uncover and using the back of a wooden spoon, gently press on the tomatoes to burst them. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 10-15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- 5. Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in fresh basil and oregano. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately over hot pasta with grated cheese and an optional drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins