Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

The beloved classic tomato pasta dish with a little twist to make it ultra creamy and delicious.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound/450 g pasta of your choice
• 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• 1 medium onion (, diced)
• 4 garlic cloves (, minced)
• 1/4 cup wine ((red, white, Marsala) or 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, optional)
• 28- ounce can ((about 2 cups) crushed tomatoes)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (, optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (, plus more for serving)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley leaves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To make the sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
2. 2Add wine or balsamic vinegar and cook for a couple of minutes until liquid has evaporated. Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, oregano, and red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper. Bring just to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer until sauce has thickened, 20-30 minutes.
3. 3Meanwhile make the pasta: In a large pot, bring 2-2.5 quarts/liters of water to a boil. Add 1/2 tablespoon salt, followed by the pasta. Cook until al dente (i.e., slightly firm to the bite, not crunchy nor soft). Drain well and set aside.
4. 4Once sauce has thickened, stir in cream and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in pasta and cook on very low heat, tossing to combine for 1 minute until warm.
5. 5Serve immediately. Garnish with basil or parsley and Parmesan, if desired.