Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

from laughingspatula.com
30 min

An easy to make Pasta Dish with a big tomato and cream flavors!  A restaurant quality dish that comes together in minutes!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup onion (minced)
  • 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan plus extra for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound linguine (or pasta of your choice)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat large skillet on medium heat.  Add olive oil and butter heating until butter melts.

  2. 2

    Add onion to skillet.   Cook for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent fragrant. Add garlic and saute for an additional 1-2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add tomato sauce and cream to pan.   Simmer for about 20 minutes until sauce has thickened up. 

  4. 4

    While pasta sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add about 2 teaspoons of salt.

  5. 5

    Add pasta and cook according to package directions.  REMOVE 1/2 CUP OF PASTA WATER AND SET ASIDE.  Drain pasta.

  6. 6

    Add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese to the tomato cream sauce.   

  7. 7

    Toss cooked pasta in with tomato cream sauce.  Drizzle in about 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water and simmer for a minute or two.  Use additional pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.

  8. 8

    Serve with additional grated parmesan on top and a simple salad and bread if desired.