Description
Create a delicious cherry tomato spaghetti sauce with our easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipe. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal that’s bursting with freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 small Onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 lbs Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 tsp Salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh Oregano, chopped (optional)
- Pinch of Sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- Cooked Spaghetti or pasta of choice, for serving
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until tomatoes burst and release juices. Gently press some tomatoes with a spoon to create a saucier consistency.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in fresh oregano (if using), and simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasonings (add a pinch of sugar if needed).
- Toss with cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta. Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins