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5 from 2 votes

Homemade Cherry Tomato Sauce

Cherry tomato sauce is easy to make and comes out sweet and tangy. Fresh cherry tomatoes, herbs, and garlic combine for a taste of summer.  
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Cherry Tomato, Tomato Sauce
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 126kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 6 Cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • ½ Tablespoon Sea Salt
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Oregano or Basil

Instructions

  • Rinse off Cherry Tomatoes.
    Homemade Cherry Tomato Sauce
  • Heat some olive oil in a sauté pan until it starts to glisten, which should take around 30 seconds. Add the sliced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic softens.
    Cherry Tomato Sauce 2020
  • Add the tomatoes and salt to the saute pan
    Homemade Cherry Tomato Sauce
  • Cook until the tomatoes start to get soft and start to burst. About 5 minutes.
    Cherry Tomato Sauce 2020
  • Turn off the heat on the cooktop. Add the chopped oregano or basil. Taste to make sure it has enough salt. Be careful it is HOT!!!
    Cherry Tomato Sauce 2020
  • To freeze the sauce: First, let the sauce cool down and then use a spoon or a container to pour it into freezer bags or a freezer-safe container. After filling, lay the container flat in the freezer. It is essential to freeze the sauce immediately so that you can enjoy it in the winter season. You can also add it to your favorite pasta or pizza.
    Cherry Tomato Sauce 2020

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 903mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1495IU | Vitamin C: 96.8mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2.9mg