Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Servings: 8
This pasta with tomato cream sauce is a must! It’s a family favorite that you can easily and quickly make any time. Serve this by itself or with bread or a simple side salad on the side for a simple, yet delicious meal that your entire family will ask for over and over again!
INGREDIENTS :
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 c. onion, minced
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 2 15-ounces cans of tomato sauce
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
- 1 lb linguine (or your preferred pasta)
- salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1: In a hot large skillet, add olive oil and butter. Melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onion and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until translucent. Next, add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic.
Step 2: To the skillet, pour in the tomato sauce. Let it simmer for approximately 20 minutes until thickened.
Step 3: In the meantime, cook the pasta following the package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain when done and reserve about 2 c of pasta water.
Step 4: To the tomato cream sauce, add half c. Parmesan cheese. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Then, drizzle over around 1/4 c of the reserved pasta water. Let everything simmer for about 1 to 2 minutes. If needed, add more pasta water until you reached your preferred consistency.
Step 5: Serve the pasta with tomato cream sauce right away with more grated Parmesan. Enjoy the pasta with a simple side salad or bread.
Tips:
- For this recipe, you are welcome to use any pasta varieties (Penne, bow tie, wagon wheels, etc.).
- If preferred, you can add cooked chicken or sausage to the pasta.
Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving: Calories 389, Calories from Fat 171, Fat 19g29%, Saturated Fat 10g50%, Cholesterol 52mg17%, Sodium 141mg6%, Potassium 175mg5%, Carbohydrates 44g15%, Fiber 2g8%, Sugar 2g2%, Protein 10g20%, Vitamin A 575IU12%, Vitamin C 1.4 mg2%, Calcium 110mg11%, Iron 0.8 mg4%
