Five easy steps to make a delicious homemade Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce recipe using fresh cherry tomatoes from the store or garden. Serve a real meal made with good ingredients in less than 30 minutes!
– Prepare the Funfetti Cake & Cupcake mix as directed on the package adding the ½ teaspoon to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients.
– Fill cupcake papers ¾ full.
cook pasta
Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse well to prevent the noodles from sticking together, then set aside while preparing the fresh cherry tomato sauce.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Add the cherry tomatoes and simmer over medium heat until softened and bursting. Stir in salt, garlic, Italian seasoning, and sugar.
Increase heat to medium-high and simmer until the tomato sauce slightly reduces. Add Parmesan cheese and continue simmering until the sauce thickens and the flavors are well combined.
Add penne and red pepper flakes to the skillet, tossing until coated with tomato sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese, then garnish with fresh basil leaves and parsley before serving.