Sugo schiattariciati

Sugo schiattariciati is a traditional tomato-based sauce consisting of cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil. The name of this sauce roughly translates to burst tomato sauce from the words sugo (a tomato-based sauce) and schiattariciati, which means bursting, referring to the step that calls for cooking the cherry tomatoes in hot, garlic-flavored oil until they start to blister and pop, releasing their juices in the pot. This tomato sauce is usually seasoned with salt and pepper, while sugar and pepper flakes can optionally be added. Sugo schiattariciati is typically poured over freshly prepared pasta of choice, and it is often finished with grated cheese, olives, and additional fresh basil leaves on top.