Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

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.

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 !

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!

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….

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 Shrimp in Tomato Cream Sauce – A one pan, 30 minute meal!

or how about this Classic Bolognese Sauce – made in your slow cooker or stove top.  The flavor is amazing!

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Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

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

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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*

Total Fat 19g 29%

Saturated Fat 10g 50%

Cholesterol 52mg 17%

Sodium 141mg 6%

Potassium 175mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 44g 15%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g 20%

Vitamin A 11.5%

Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 11%

Iron 4.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.