Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this homemade Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce, a perfect harmony of robust flavors and a luxurious texture. Made with simple pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and dried Italian seasoning, this sauce gets an irresistible upgrade with a splash of heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan. Aromatic garlic and onions sautéed in olive oil form the flavorful base, while a touch of sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes. Finished with fresh basil and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this sauce is a versatile companion to any pasta. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an easy yet restaurant-quality option for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over your favorite pasta and garnish with more Parmesan for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well to incorporate the paste into the sauce.
Add the dried Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and sugar. Stir to combine.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Lower the heat and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let it cook for another 5 minutes to create a creamy consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, and garnish with additional Parmesan and basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.0 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 3759 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 462 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2239 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
