Description
This vibrant cherry tomato spaghetti sauce is bursting with natural sweetness and boasts a silky texture. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, delivering gourmet flavor in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
- Optional: Parmesan rind for simmering
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, and optional sugar. Simmer covered for 10-15 minutes until tomatoes burst.
- Gently crush remaining tomatoes with a spoon. Simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil and optional red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve immediately over your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins