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Spaghetti with Tomato Cream Sauce

Jazz up those boring spaghetti nights with this super easy, no-fuss cream sauce made completely from scratch!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  2. Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and onion to the skillet, and cook, stirring often, until onions have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, parsley and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, about 15-20 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar.
  5. Stir in milk and heavy cream until well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan and parsley, if desired.