Speedy Cherry Tomato Sauce

Name: Speedy Cherry Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¼ cup (56ml) olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups cherry tomatoes*, halved or quartered if large (2 pints or 1 quart); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon sugar; ¼ cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces; 12-16 ounces** fusilli, rotini, penne, or other short spiral or tubular pasta, cooked according to package directions (reserve a cup of pasta cooking water); 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced (about 8 ounces) or freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano to taste

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:5min

When cherry tomatoes are plentiful, I adore this quick-cooking chunky sauce on pizza, pasta, roasted eggplant, or by the spoonful! Don't hesitate to get creative and use it over rice, quinoa, and/or sautéed zucchini. The flavors are even better the second day, so feel free to prepare in advance. If making ahead, sprinkle the basil on just before serving to retain its bright green color.Yield: 4-6 servings; approximately 20 ounces of cooked sauce

Updated at: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:43:48 GMT