Speedy Cherry Tomato Sauce

Name: Speedy Cherry Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
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

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total: 15

Servings: 5

Ingredients

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¼ cup (56 milliliters) olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced4 cups cherry tomatoes*, halved or quartered if large (2 pints or 1 quart)1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper¼ teaspoon sugar¼ cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces12-16 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

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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute or until fragrant but not turning brown. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. As the tomatoes cook and soften, mash them with a fork to help them form a chunky, rustic sauce. Cook the tomatoes for approximately 5-6 minutes or until the tomatoes have broken down and the juices are incorporated. Sprinkle with torn basil before serving. If serving with pasta, transfer the tomato sauce to a bowl with the pasta, and toss to combine. Stir in the mozzarella, if using, and add the reserved pasta water, ¼ cup at a time, until the pasta is moist. Optionally, you may grate cheese of choice over the finished pasta. Garnish with additional basil, if desired.