Grape Tomato Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
73 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion
Grape Tomato Sauce
Description
The Grape Tomato Sauce begins by sautéing chopped garlic in olive oil over medium heat until golden. Fresh grape or cherry tomatoes, halved if large, are then added along with salt, fresh ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and oregano or chopped basil. The mixture simmers on low heat covered until the tomatoes burst and soften.
After initial cooking, fresh oregano is stirred in and the sauce continues to cook uncovered for several minutes, thickening slightly while concentrating flavors. The result is a bright tomato sauce that balances the sweetness of tomatoes with herbal notes and gentle heat from the pepper flakes.
This sauce can be served directly over pasta, grilled chicken, or fish, bringing a fresh and vibrant element to simple dishes. It yields about 2 1/2 cups, suitable for several servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 1/2 lbs grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes, cut in half)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon oregano or fresh basil, fresh chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large non-stick pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until golden, about 30 to 60 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes, salt, crushed red pepper flakes and fresh black pepper and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer, covered until the tomatoes burst, about for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add fresh oregano and cook, uncovered another 5 to 6 minutes more.
- Serve over pasta, fish, chicken, etc.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups of sauce, ideal for multiple servings over pasta or proteins.
- Nutritional information does not include pasta; consider adding based on your serving size.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 cup | |
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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