Description
Craft this vibrant, fresh cherry tomato spaghetti sauce that bursts with natural sweetness and aromatic garlic. This easy-to-make sauce is perfect for any pasta dish, delivering rich flavor in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs cherry or grape tomatoes
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped or whole
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: Pinch of sugar or splash of balsamic vinegar
- Optional: Parmesan rind for simmering
Instructions
- 1. Prep Ingredients: Wash tomatoes. Mince garlic. Have basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper ready.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Do not burn.
- 3. Simmer Tomatoes: Add whole cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and soften. Gently mash some with a spoon.
- 4. Finish Sauce: Remove lid. Stir in fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, sugar/vinegar if needed). Serve immediately with your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins