Description
Discover how to make a delicious cherry tomato spaghetti sauce with our step-by-step recipe. This easy-to-make sauce brings out the best flavor in your pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
- 2 pints (about 4 cups) cherry tomatoes, whole or halved
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or roughly chopped
- (Optional) Pinch of red pepper flakes
- (Optional) 1/4 cup pasta cooking water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown.
- Add cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the pan. Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and burst, about 10-15 minutes.
- Use the back of a spoon or a potato masher to gently mash any remaining whole tomatoes, creating a saucy consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Remove from heat. Stir in fresh basil leaves until just wilted.
- Toss immediately with cooked spaghetti and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins