Sweet Grape Tomato Pasta Sauce
Sweet Grape Tomato Pasta Sauce is a vibrant, flavorful blend of juicy grape tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs. Simmered to perfection, it offers a naturally sweet and tangy taste that pairs beautifully with any pasta, making it a quick, wholesome, and delicious choice for weeknight meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 430 kcal
- 3 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves torn or chopped
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 340 g spaghetti linguine, or favorite pasta
Bring salted water to a rolling boil and cook pasta until just under al dente (about 1–2 minutes less than package instructions). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain, and keep aside.
Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and stir for about 3–4 minutes until garlic smells fragrant and onion looks translucent.
Drop in halved grape tomatoes. Stir in oregano, red pepper flakes if using, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6–8 minutes, pressing tomatoes gently to help them burst and form a chunky sauce.
Pour in lemon juice and toss basil leaves in. Let basil wilt slightly. Taste and tweak seasoning as needed.
Add drained pasta to the skillet, and pour in reserved pasta water. Toss everything until the pasta is coated in the sauce.
Serve immediately. Top with extra basil leaves, grated Parmesan if you like.
Keyword Sweet Grape Tomato Pasta Sauce
