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Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

By Kathi & Rachel

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This amazing Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce is going to be your new best friend!  It comes together in a flash and oh those tomatoes, cream and pasta…..topped with a dusting of cheese.  It’s perfect in its simple little way.

Tomato Pasta in a skillet with cheese

Sometimes, a cuppa cream has gotta hit the pan. I mean how much chicken and veggies can one girl eat?

If I am going to splurge on a bowl of pasta, you can bet it’s going to have tomatoes and cream in it.  The simple combo just leaves me all happy and stuff.   (I did have broccoli on the side BTW, it’s all about balance :).

Ooooooo I love a good pour shot and that cream going into the red sauce is making me very, very happy.  It’s  restaurant quality meal you can make at home in no time !

Adding cream to simple tomato sauce

With only a handful of ingredients, this Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce  recipe is one you will keep around for awhile.   Hit that print button!

Saute some onions and garlic in a little butter and olive oil.  Toss in the tomato sauce, let it cook down a bit…then hit it with the cream.  Not half and half my friends, cream.  Make up those 40 calories somewhere else.  The little bit of cream in this is the show stopper!

 

Tomato Pasta in a bowl with a fork

Besides being incredibly easy to make, this makes a ton of pasta. I’m gonna be knocking on neighbors doors giving this stuff away.  My neighbors really, really like me.

I used linguine because I figured it was ‘thinner’ and lower in calories than fettuccine. The rational of a chub-o is an amazing thing.  You don’t wanna be in this head….

Tomato Pasta being served with a fork

 

Tips to make Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce:.

  • Use any kind of pasta you like, this is all about the sauce.  Penne, bow tie, wagon wheels, doesn’t matter.
  • Add cooked chicken or sausage if you need a protein.
  • Taste test, adding salt and pepper as you go. This should go without saying, but I forget all the time and it can make or break a dish.

Need a visual? check out this video of our Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce- Yum! 

To a little bit of cream and pasta in my life…followed by broccoli for dessert!

Clink!

Kathi

We also love this Chicken in Tomato Sauce – A one pan, 30 minute meal!

or how about this  Easy Italian Pasta Skillet! – All in one pan, pasta and all!

 

 

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Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce
3.97 from 88 votes
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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

An easy to make Pasta Dish with a big tomato and cream flavors!  A restaurant quality dish that comes together in minutes!

Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
: 389 kcal
: Kathi & Rachel
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup onion minced
  • 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan plus extra for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound linguine or pasta of your choice
Instructions
  1. Heat large skillet on medium heat.  Add olive oil and butter heating until butter melts.

  2. Add onion to skillet.   Cook for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent fragrant. Add garlic and saute for an additional 1-2 minutes.

  3. Add tomato sauce and cream to pan.   Simmer for about 20 minutes until sauce has thickened up. 

  4. While pasta sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add about 2 teaspoons of salt.

  5. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.  REMOVE 1/2 CUP OF PASTA WATER AND SET ASIDE.  Drain pasta.

  6. Add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese to the tomato cream sauce.   

  7. Toss cooked pasta in with tomato cream sauce.  Drizzle in about 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water and simmer for a minute or two.  Use additional pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.

  8. Serve with additional grated parmesan on top and a simple salad and bread if desired.

Recipe 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 cooked chicken or sausage if you need a protein.
  • Taste test, adding salt and pepper as you go. This should go without saying, but I forget all the time and it can make or break a dish.
Nutrition Facts
Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 52mg17%
Sodium 141mg6%
Potassium 175mg5%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 575IU12%
Vitamin C 1.4mg2%
Calcium 110mg11%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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  1. Lea says

    August 22, 2018 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    This was absolutely amazing!! Very simple but delicious. Thank you for this recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      August 23, 2018 at 9:20 am

      Thank you for the nice note! Stand by because Sunday Dinner Recipe will be Shrimp in Pasta Tomato Cream Sauce!

      Reply
      • Gloria Morris says

        May 16, 2021 at 5:25 pm

        5 stars
        I made this tonight for dinner with grilled chicken. We had cheese and chicken raviolis and spinach raviolis. The sauce is Devine, our grandchildren loved it. Will make again. Do you think I could substitute half and half for the heavy cream? Just to cut down on calories. The kids said it tasted just like Carrabbas.

        Reply
        • Kathi & Rachel says

          May 17, 2021 at 7:21 am

          So glad you loved it! Using half and half will change the consistency and it won’t be as rich but yes, you can save about 250 calories which equates to about 62 calories a serving. I’ll keep the cream :).

          Reply
  2. Kathryn Owens says

    July 12, 2018 at 3:36 pm

    I made this for dinner tonight and it was scrumptious! thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  3. Georgina says

    March 10, 2018 at 9:28 pm

    Hi,
    I live in Australia and just wondering what you class as tomato sauce? I’m assuming it’s not what we know as tomato sauce, is it tomato paste, tomato soup or passata type sauce?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Sonia says

      February 25, 2022 at 7:34 am

      Tomato Sauce in the U.S. is more like passata.

      Reply
  4. Meagan L says

    March 6, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    Another amazing recipe of yours. Oh so simple, oh sooo delicious!

    Reply
  5. Wistaria says

    December 31, 2017 at 6:46 am

    5 stars
    Made this for dinner tonight and it was excellent! Very rich, creamy and comforting. It was extremely easy too, yet it tasted like it was a lot more work than it was.

    I was looking for a good creamy sauce to recreate my husband’s favorite dish from a local restaurant, lobster diablo. I think this will fit perfectly once I add red pepper flakes and steamed lobster at the end.

    So good, thank you so much!

    PS this is better than Marcella Hazan’s tomato cream sauce and I love her recipes.

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      December 31, 2017 at 3:12 pm

      I am so glad you liked it! Its a simple little recipe that tastes like restaurant quality pasta! p.s. Better than Marcella? Yes! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  6. Yadira foster says

    July 17, 2017 at 4:18 am

    Is it 2 15oz cans of tomato sauce?

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      July 17, 2017 at 1:39 pm

      Yes! Sorry for the confusion. I updated to a new recipe card and some of the ingredients got a bit mixed up. Thank you for the note, I made it more clear on the card!

      Reply
  7. Stacy says

    January 19, 2017 at 11:56 am

    That tomato sauce with spaghetti look much tasty. Will try soon

    Reply
  8. Claudia | Gourmet Project says

    July 13, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    This is making me want to run to the kitche, immediately!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      July 15, 2016 at 3:07 pm

      Thanks Claudia! Hoping you get a chance to try it!

      Reply
  9. Naina says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:46 pm

    OMG love how slurpy & delish this pasta looks!! YUM!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      July 15, 2016 at 3:07 pm

      It is and it makes a ton! We finally finished the last of it!

      Reply
  10. Aish says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    Gotta try this. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  11. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    Can we be friends please? That is hands down my favorite type of pasta. Pasta lives for cream! <3

    Reply
  12. Jagruti says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    Slurppppppp ! I love creamy sauce with pasta 🙂

    Reply
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