Sauteed Cherry Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 1 medium onion, cut into 8 pieces
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 pints cherry tomatoes, rinsed
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Puree the garlic in a food processor fitted with the chopping blade.

2. 2

   Add onion and pulse 3-4 times, until finely chopped.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until hot.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium and add the onion and garlic.

5. 5

   Cook, stirring occasionally, until they are softened, about 5 minute.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, place 1 pint of the cherry tomatoes in the food processor bowl and pulse 3-4 times, until coarsely chopped.

7. 7

   Transfer to a bowl and repeat with the remaining 2 pints of tomatoes.

8. 8

   Add the chopped tomatoes to the onion and simmer, stirring frequently, until they form a sauce, about 15-20 minute.

9. 9

   Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with your favorite pasta or gnocchi.