PASTA WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Servings: 8

Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home with this delicious pasta with tomato cream sauce. A simple meal that you can easily and quickly whip up using simple ingredients. Pair this up with a simple salad or bread and savor that impressive and huge tomato and cream flavors of this pasta dish!

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 pasta of your choice
• salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Add the olive oil and butter to a hot large skillet. Once the butter has melted, add the onions to the skillet and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until translucent. Next, add the garlic and cook for a minute or two more or until aromatic.

Step 2: To the pan, add the tomato sauce and cream. Let everything simmer for about 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

Step 3: In the meantime, cook the pasta following the package direction in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. When done, drain the pasta but make sure to reserve a half cup of the pasta water.

Step 4: To the tomato cream sauce, add half a cup of Parmesan cheese. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Then, drizzle in around 1/4 c of the reserved pasta water. Let everything simmer for about a minute or two. To reach your preferred consistency, add the extra pasta water.

Step 5: When done, serve the Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce with extra grated Parmesan on top. If desired, enjoy with a simple side salad or bread.

Tips to make Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce:

• To help the sauce adhere to the pasta, make sure to reserve a half cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
• For this recipe, you are welcome to use any variety of pasta such as penne, bow tie, or wagon wheels.
• If you need protein, add cooked chicken and sausage.

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%