Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

2 celery stalks, thinly sliced

1/2 medium onion, diced

Coarse salt and ground pepper

2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes, 1 pint halved

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium. Add celery, onion, and 1/2 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until water has evaporated and celery is tender, 7 to 10 minutes.

Add tomatoes; cook until tomatoes are soft and juicy, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in basil; season with salt and pepper.