Description
Discover the best flavor of cherry tomato spaghetti sauce with this easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipe. A vibrant, fresh, and unbelievably delicious homemade sauce ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs (approx. 680g) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
- Optional: drizzle of balsamic glaze
Instructions
- 1. Prep Ingredients: Halve cherry tomatoes and mince garlic.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic (and red pepper flakes, if using) and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3. Cook Tomatoes: Add halved cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until tomatoes begin to burst. Gently crush any un-burst tomatoes with a spoon.
- 4. Simmer: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 5. Finish: Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins