Description
This vibrant, quick, and easy cherry tomato spaghetti sauce bursts with natural sweetness and fresh basil. It’s the perfect weeknight meal solution, bringing incredible flavor to your table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pints (about 4 cups) cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Prep Ingredients: Wash tomatoes and mince garlic.
- 2. Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant. Do not burn.
- 3. Burst Tomatoes: Add cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pan. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently pressing some tomatoes with a spoon, until skins burst and juices release.
- 4. Simmer & Season: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 5. Finish with Basil: Remove from heat and stir in fresh chopped basil.
- 6. Serve: Toss immediately with hot spaghetti or your preferred pasta and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins