Description
Create the best flavor cherry tomato spaghetti sauce with our easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipe. This naturally sweet and savory sauce will become your new go-to.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (approx. 900g) cherry or grape tomatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow or white onion, finely diced
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- Pasta of choice, for serving
- Fresh Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Prep Ingredients: Finely dice onion and mince garlic. Rinse cherry tomatoes; gently crush about half of them with your hands.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent (5-7 mins). Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using); cook until fragrant (1-2 mins).
- 3. Add Tomatoes & Simmer: Add all tomatoes to the pan. Stir. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add dried herbs now if using.
- 4. Season & Finish: Uncover. Gently crush any remaining whole tomatoes. Stir in fresh basil and oregano. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 more minutes, uncovered, to meld flavors.
- 5. Serve: Toss with cooked spaghetti and garnish with fresh Parmesan and extra basil. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins