Fresh tomato sauce

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a low heat.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes, until softened and fragrant but not browned.

3. 3

   Add the cherry tomatoes, season generously with salt and pepper and stir to coat in the garlicky oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to burst.

4. 4

   Using the back of a wooden spoon, crush half of the tomatoes, then continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the mixture forms a chunky sauce.

5. 5

   Tear in the fresh basil, add the sugar (if using) and stir to combine, then remove the pan from the heat.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.

1 serving ≈ 183 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.