Easy Tomato Cream Sauce
A simple, creamy tomato sauce with garlic, herbs, and a splash of cream—perfect for any pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup ) onion, https://classic-recipes.com/gnocchi-recipe/
- 2 https://classic-recipes.com/gnocchi-recipe/ )cloves garlic, minced
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried leaf basil
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Add the sauce ingredients: Stir in the tomatoes and basil, then continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes. Add the cream and sugar (if using), along with salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the sauce. Combine the tomato cream sauce with hot, cooked pasta and garnish with fresh, chopped basil, parsley, or Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 389IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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