Description
Create the best flavor cherry tomato spaghetti sauce with our step-by-step recipe. Easy to make and bursting with fresh taste!
Ingredients
- 2 pints (about 4 cups) fresh cherry or grape tomatoes
- 4 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 chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep Ingredients. Rinse tomatoes. Slice or mince garlic. Have all ingredients ready.
- Step 2: Sauté Aromatics. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using); sauté until fragrant and lightly golden (1-2 minutes).
- Step 3: Simmer Tomatoes. Add cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and soften.
- Step 4: Mash and Season. Uncover and use a potato masher or spoon to gently mash tomatoes to desired consistency. Season generously with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust. Add a pinch of sugar if needed to balance acidity.
- Step 5: Finish with Basil. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil. Serve immediately over spaghetti or your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins