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Creamy Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

Elevate your pasta dishes with this rich and creamy tomato and basil sauce, made with a combination of fresh and dried herbs, and a touch of Parmesan cheese for extra richness. Homemade, yet easy to prepare, this sauce will become your go-to for delicious pasta meals.
4
23 min
TOTAL TIME
211
CALORIES
$0.64
PER SERVING
Creamy Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
5 SERVINGS
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Onion
1 whole onion
diced
Fresh Basil
1 tbsp fresh basil
chopped
Dried Basil
1/2 tbsp dried basil
White Sugar
3/4 tsp white sugar
Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt
1/4 tsp salt
Heavy Cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
Unsalted Butter
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Ground Black Pepper
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Italian Style Diced Tomatoes
14 1/2 oz italian style diced tomatoes
undrained
Directions
6 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
18 min
COOK TIME
23 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and saute until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
2
Add the can of Italian-style diced tomatoes (with their juice), chopped fresh basil, dried basil, white sugar, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
3
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld.
4
After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in the heavy cream, unsalted butter, and grated Parmesan cheese.
5
Return the saucepan to low heat, and allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
6
Serve the creamy tomato and basil sauce over your favorite cooked pasta, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
Health Info
Macros
8g
CARBS
19g
FAT
4g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
Frequently Asked Questions
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