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Creamy Tomato Pasta

My creamy tomato pasta is decadent, delicious, and extremely easy to make. It is perfect for a quick weeknight meal when you need comfort food that everyone in your family will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: creamy tomato pasta
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 451kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Large Skillet or Pot

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • dash of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
    12 ounces penne pasta
  • Heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté for a minute until onions are transparent.
    2 Tablespoons butter, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely diced, 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, dash of sugar
  • Remove from heat and add heavy cream and parmesean cheese. Mix well.
    1 cup heavy cream, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Add pasta and stir (thin with pasta water if needed).
  • Add to pasta bowls and top with chopped basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before serving.
    fresh basil, chopped

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 507mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 738IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg