Monday, December 27, 2010

Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

I know! I know! You've been sitting there waiting with baited breath to find out what delicious dishes I've made over the past couple of days.

Well, wait no longer.  I made Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce for my Christmas eve dinner. It's a Pioneer Woman recipe and it was FANTASTIC. It's easy and tasty! I give it 5 stars!

Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce
Recipe from Pioneer Woman
Serves 4

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 2 cans (15 Ounce Each) Tomato Sauce Or Marinara Sauce
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • Dash Of Sugar (more To Taste)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • Grated Parmesan Or Romano Cheese, To Taste
  • Fresh Basil, Chopped
  • 1-½ pound Fettuccine
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

Heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté for a minute or so. Pour in tomato sauce and add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Stir and cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat, let it sit for a bit and then stir in cream. Add cheese to taste, then check seasonings. Stir in pasta and chopped basil and serve immediately. (Thin with pasta water before adding basil if needed.)

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