Description
Create the best flavor cherry tomato spaghetti sauce with our step-by-step recipe. This easy-to-make sauce is light, fresh, and perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- Pinch of sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- Optional: 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1/4 cup dry white wine, Parmesan rind
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add whole cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the pan. Increase heat to medium-high and cook for 5-7 minutes, until tomatoes blister and burst. Gently press some tomatoes to release juices.
- Stir in any optional tomato paste or white wine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or a pinch of sugar.
- Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, garnished with extra fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins