Description
This vibrant cherry tomato spaghetti sauce is a weeknight miracle, bursting with fresh, sweet-tangy flavors. It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a delicious homemade meal any day.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs cherry or grape tomatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano or thyme (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta, for serving
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prep Tomatoes & Aromatics: Wash tomatoes. Dice onion and mince garlic.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and cook 3-5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using); cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3. Simmer Tomatoes: Add cherry tomatoes, dried herbs (if using), salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and soften.
- 4. Mash & Adjust: Gently mash some tomatoes with a spoon or potato masher to create desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 5. Finish & Serve: Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil. Toss with hot cooked pasta and serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins