There is a chill in the air here. I love Fall and I’m excited for warmer, richer foods that come with the change of season. But my garden is still bursting with tomatoes, so I tend to make a cherry tomato pasta sauce this time of year. It’s a great way to make a quick dinner and enjoy the fruits of the garden.

This sauce takes less than 30 minutes to make, so it’s easy for a weeknight meal. Make some meatballs, throw it together with pasta and a garden salad – voila! A perfect dinner.

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As with all my recipes, the measurements are estimates. I am a throw things into the pan kinda cook, so adjust accordingly.

Cherry Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 cups paste tomatoes, roughly chopped (or use more cherry tomatoes and some canned paste to thicken)

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped

• 1/2 yellow onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, crushed

• 1 TBSP Italian Seasoning

• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Add 1 TBSP neutral oil to the pan and heat on medium until hot. Add diced onions and cook until they start to soften. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute

2. Add tomatoes to the pan and stir frequently to keep tomatoes from burning.

3. Add seasonings and cook until tomatoes break down and sauce forms. (15-20 minutes)

4. Remove from heat and use an immersion blender or food processor to blend until smooth.

5. Add to pasta and enjoy!