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Lover's Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

A tomato cream sauce that is packed with flavor -- onion and garlic sauteed in butter and oil then simmered with tomatoes, broth, and cream. Topped with spices, basil and parmesan cheese.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or any oil
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves finely diced
  • (1) 28-ounce can diced tomatoes can use whole plum canned totatoes
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil torn or cut into ribbons
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 lb. Pasta of Choice thin spaghetti, angel hair, penne, bowtie, etc

Instructions

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  1. In large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook until softened, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. If using whole plum tomatoes, break up with back of spoon or in blender. Stir in red chili flakes, salt and pepper.
  3. Let simmer for 15 minutes (or longer if time allows).
  4. Meanwhile, boil water for pasta. Once boiling, cook according to package instructions.
  5. Stir in heavy cream.
  6. Toss with with cooked pasta. Top with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.