Description
This easy cherry tomato spaghetti sauce is bursting with fresh, sweet flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes. It’s the perfect weeknight meal solution that feels gourmet.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Tomatoes: Wash cherry tomatoes; leave whole or halve larger ones.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3. Simmer Tomatoes: Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the pan. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and sauce thickens.
- 4. Finish Sauce: Uncover, gently mash remaining whole tomatoes. Stir in fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins