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. f 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: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:05:43 GMT