Cherry Tomato Sauce

4.41 from 5 votes

With just a few ingredients you can easily make tomato sauce using cherry tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes infused with fresh garlic and Italian seasonings make this cherry tomato sauce perfect for pasta, on top of roasted vegetables, or with a side of artisan bread.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, Sauce

Cuisine: Italian American

Keyword: 20 minute, gluten free, vegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced
2 pints cherry tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
fresh basil, to garnish and extra flavor

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and heat through for about one minute.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant and softened.
Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil if you desire.
Cook and stir sauce the sauce for 10-15 minutes. Allow the sauce to simmer on medium-low heat until the tomatoes burst.
Mash the tomatoes using a mashing utensil until desired consistency. You can also use the back of a fork to mash the tomatoes.
Garnish with fresh basil. Serve over pasta, with a side of bread, or add meat.

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