Description
Experience the fresh, explosive flavor of summer with this incredibly easy and quick cherry tomato spaghetti sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights and guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs (about 4–5 cups) cherry or grape tomatoes
- 4–5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or roughly chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: Freshly grated Parmesan or a drizzle of balsamic glaze for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep Ingredients. Wash tomatoes and pat dry. Slice or mince garlic.
- Step 2: Sauté Aromatics. Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Step 3: Cook Tomatoes. Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high and cook for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Gently mash some tomatoes with the back of a spoon to create a sauce.
- Step 4: Simmer and Finish. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, season generously with salt and pepper, then stir in fresh basil.
- Step 5: Serve. Toss with your favorite cooked pasta and serve immediately, optionally garnished with Parmesan or balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15-20 mins