Description
Unlock the secret to an incredibly vibrant and fresh spaghetti sauce with this simple, step-by-step recipe. Made with bursting cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil, it’s a weeknight wonder that tastes gourmet.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs (approx. 4 cups) cherry tomatoes
- 3–4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar or honey (optional, for balance)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lb spaghetti or preferred pasta
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Wash cherry tomatoes. Prepare garlic and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes, sugar/honey, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until tomatoes burst.
- Uncover and simmer for another 5-10 minutes, gently mashing tomatoes, until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta.
- Add drained pasta to the sauce. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins