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Tomato Cream Sauce with Pasta
This easy and versatile tomato cream sauce is perfect for your favorite pasta.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 472 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons butter more if needed
- 1/2 cup finely minced white onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Sauce
- one ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 10 ounces Pasta of Choice (283 gram box equivalent)
- fresh parsley and Parmesan to garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter and add in the onion. Saute over medium heat until softened.
- Add in the garlic and saute until browned and fragrant, around 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle the basil and Italian seasoning over top, stirring until heated. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, stirring until combined and the flour smells slightly nutty.
- Whisk in the canned tomatoes (undrained, liquid and all) and bring to a simmer. Cook on a low simmer while you prepare your pasta., stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked and drained place into a large bowl.
- Remove the sauce from the heat. Whisk the cream and the Parmesan cheese into the sauce until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired.
- Pour over the hot pasta in the bowl, tossing to combine.
- Divide into 4 servings, garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan and serve.
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Notes
- Make sure that the onions are cooked before adding in the acidic tomato sauce as it can stop the cooking process.
Nutrition Information
Calories
472kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
307mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2211IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
122mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 307mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2211IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.