Description
This Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce is a vibrant, fresh sauce that brings the flavors of ripe cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fragrant basil together for a delicious pasta dish.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and sugar; cook until the tomatoes are soft and release their juices, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil.
- Serve over your favorite pasta and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add more herbs or spices according to your taste. This sauce also works great on pizzas or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce, pasta sauce, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic