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How to Make Tomato-Cream Sauce for Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tomato-cream sauce is a classic and versatile option for pasta lovers. This rich and flavorful sauce is perfect for coating your favorite pasta and can easily be customized to fit your taste preferences. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe is simple to make and is sure to impress your dinner guests. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  • ¾ teaspoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 5

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring the garlic in during the last minute.
  • Add undrained tomatoes, basil, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir to combine as it comes to a boil. Continue to boil until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. Pour in cream and butter; stir to combine.
  • Return to the stove and simmer over low heat for 5 more minutes.

    • Nutrition

    182 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 270mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 180mg

    Categories

    Italian recipes
    Pasta recipes
    Sauce recipes
    Cream recipes
    Tomato recipes