Creamy Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce comes together so quickly. Comforting pasta dish made with simple ingredients. Easy enough for weeknights but perfect for company dinner with it’s restaurant quality taste.
Ingredients for Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce –
- Pasta – we used Linguini but most any pasta will do – penne, spaghetti or shells to name a few.
- Tomato Sauce – canned store bought good quality.
- Tomato Paste – this helps to deepen the tomato flavor.
- Heavy Cream – we love the silky texture it gives the tomato sauce.
- Onion – white or yellow.
- Garlic
- Oregano – dried or fresh
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
With only a handful of ingredients, this Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce recipe is one you will keep around for awhile.
Saute some onions and garlic in a little butter and olive oil. Toss in the tomato sauce, let it cook down a bit…then add the cream. Do this while the pasta is cooking and you will have a fabulous pasta meal in about 25 minutes or less.
This pasta sauce with heavy cream is so silky and flavorful with very little effort!
Once you have a nice thick sauce, simply drain the pasta and add to the sauce. Give a couple good stirs and dinner is on the table in no time.
It is that simple. Garnish with a bit of grated parmesan cheese and you have a simple pasta dinner!
Variations and tips to make Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce:.
- Use any kind of pasta you like, this is all about the sauce. Penne, spaghetti or shells work well.
- Add chicken, sausage or ground beef for a protein.
- Serve with Garlic Cheese Bread and a Simple Salad.
- Watch the salt – if you bought canned salted tomato sauce taste taste taste before adding more salt.
Need a visual? check out this video of our Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce- Yum!
A few more pasta dishes we think you will love –
- Chicken Parmesan Meatballs in Creamy Pasta Sauce
- Ground Chicken Pasta Skillet
- Baked Spaghetti Casserole
- Lasagna Roll Ups
LET’S EAT!
Kathi and Rachel
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Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup onion minced
- 3 tabelspoons tomato paste
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan plus extra for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces linguine or pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. While the pasta is cooking start the sauce. (reserve one cup of the starchy pasta water before draining the pasta).
- Heat large skillet on medium heat. Add olive oil and butter heating until butter melts.
- Add onion to skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent and soft. Add garlic and saute for an additional minute.
- Add the tomato paste to the onion and stir for a minute. Add the tomato sauce. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until thick. Stir in the heavy cream. Add oregano and 1/4 cup of the grated parmesan and stir well. Bring to a simmer. Taste for seasoning.
- Remove one cup of the starchy pasta water before draining the pasta. Add the hot drained pasta to the cream sauce and combine. Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and combine until smooth. Add a bit more pasta water if needed.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and serve!
Notes
Tips to make Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce:
- Reserve a 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining pasta to help the sauce adhere to the pasta.
- Use any kind of pasta you like, this is all about the sauce. Penne, bow tie, wagon wheels, doesn't matter.
- Add chicken, sausage or ground beef for protein.
- Keep in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ziplock bags for up to 3 months.
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Gina Meade says
It was so easy and delicious. I add some red pepper flakes for a little spice. And for protein spicy italian sausage. Cooked separately but added on top. So good!
Luisa Noakes says
This is such a great recipie! So Easy and very tastey! i also add Chicken from time to time just to mix it up!
Janis Johanson says
Hi, just to clarify, I live in the Wales, UK and tomato sauce is ketchup in the UK . Will Passata be okay as a substitute ? Thank you
Kathi & Rachel says
Interesting! Didn’t know that. But yes passata would actually be a great substitute. kathi
Carol Hoffman says
Excellent Recipe! So Delicious and so easy. I followed your recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. As per your suggestion I added chicken for a protein. It would also be great served with shrimp or mushrooms. Everyone loved it! Thank you.
syllable counter says
This pasta dish is delicious! I love the tomato cream sauce.
Keith says
Delicious dish. My kids loved it! Definitely going into the regular rotation!
Kathi & Rachel says
Yay! We are so glad you liked it! Thanks for the 5 stars!
yes no wheel says
This pasta dish is delicious! I love the tomato cream sauce.
Lisa Veze says
I made this tonight. It was amazing! So simple! I added chopped frozen spinach to it but used half n half! I can’t believe how such a simple dish could be so delishious!
Anna Belle Ho says
Hi, can I clarify what this equates to- “2 15 oz cans tomato sauce”? As there’s a space between “2” and “15”. Is the 2 referring to cups? Thank you!
Kathi & Rachel says
Hi Anna – It’s two (2) cans of tomato sauce that are 15 ounces each. Hope that helps!
Anna Belle says
Ah yes! Thank you so much, I’m excited to try it soon (:
M B says
Just made this tonight exactly as written. It was delicious! Don’t forget to salt and pepper the sauce before adding the cheese. My family loved it. Thank you!
Kathi & Rachel says
So glad you loved it! Good advice on the salt! Taste, taste, taste…it’s the best part of the process!
Deidre says
Made this last night for dinner and halved the recipe. This is my new favorite sauce!
Holly says
It’s great with shredded smoked salmon!
Jessica says
Is it okay to substitute the cream for half and half ? It’s too cold out to go to the grocery store today ! Lol
Kathi & Rachel says
Hi Jessica! Yes, you can sub half and half. You might want to add a smidge more to the pot to get it really creamy. Stay warm!
Angela Ingram says
My daughter asked me make her penne noodles with blush sauce for dinner, I had never had blush sauce, so I came across your recipe in my search for what she was looking for, and wanted to thank you! It was a big hit with everyone, and it was easier to make than I expected, so thanks again we will be making this again for sure and I’m eager to try more of your recipes.