Go Back
–+ servings
Pasta with tomato sauce and chopped herbs in a gray bowl.

Easy Tomato Cream Sauce

Diana
A simple, creamy tomato sauce with garlic, herbs, and a splash of cream—perfect for any pasta.
No ratings yet
Servings 6 servings
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course Sauces and Seasonings
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can, 28 ounces 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.
Keyword creamy tomato sauce
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!