Chef John's cherry tomato pasta sauce with garlic and oregano is naturally sweet, flavorful, and quick to make from scratch while your pasta boils.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
475 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine cherry tomatoes, oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until garlic is just toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 2
Pour chicken broth into tomato mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until tomatoes start to collapse and burst, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 11 minutes. Drain.
Step 4
Stir oregano and red pepper flakes into pasta sauce; puree with a stick blender until smooth.
Step 5
Add penne to tomato sauce; stir until pasta is well coated with sauce. Stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!