Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Total: 45 min
  • Active: 15 min
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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil 

4 cloves garlic, minced 

1 medium onion, finely diced 

Two 15-ounce cans tomato sauce or marinara sauce 

Dash of sugar (or more to taste)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 pounds fettuccine 

1 cup heavy cream 

Grated Parmesan or Romano, as needed

Chopped fresh basil, for serving

Directions

  1. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and saute for a minute or so. Pour in the tomato sauce, add sugar, salt and pepper to taste and stir. Cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  3. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cream. Add cheese to taste, then check the seasoning. Stir in the pasta and thin with a little pasta water if needed. Add the chopped basil and serve immediately. 

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Kristina

Really delicious. Make sure you use a flavorful tomato sauce, and it’s heaven. Might even consider adding mozzarella balls on top next time :)

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