Description
This vibrant and fresh spaghetti sauce highlights the natural sweetness of cherry tomatoes. It’s incredibly simple to make, yet delivers a rich, bursting flavor that will become your new go-to weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs cherry or grape tomatoes
- 3–4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
- Optional: drizzle of balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Wash and prepare tomatoes. Mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Add cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the pan. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until tomatoes burst and soften.
- Use the back of a spoon or a potato masher to gently mash the tomatoes, creating a rustic sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Remove from heat. Stir in fresh basil. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20-25 mins