Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
Learn how to make Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce from scratch! A blend of fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, and sugar creates a deliciously sweet and tangy sauce that’s perfect for any pasta.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 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
- Pour the olive oil into a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Once warm, add the tomatoes and sauté for 5-7 minutes, then add the garlic, salt and pepper and simmer the entire mixture for 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes are soft. NOTE: you may want to use the back of a wooden spoon to help smash down the tomatoes a bit more.
- Last, add the basil and sugar and simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Serve immediately over pasta, or transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator or freezer to use at a later time. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 599mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 889IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
