Description
A rich and velvety tomato sauce that transforms any pasta into a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream, followed by the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if you’re using them.
- Allow the sauce to cook for 5-7 minutes, letting it thicken slightly.
- Toss the sauce with your cooked pasta until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves for that extra touch!
Notes
For a healthier twist, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat yogurt or pureed cauliflower. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg