Simple Creamy Tomato Sauce with Pasta

15 minutes Prep Time
20 minutes Cook Time
3 Servings

A super simple pasta dish that is full of flavor.  Tuttorosso Petite Diced Tomatoes and Tuttorosso Tomato Paste set this dish apart, giving it a rich tomato flavor, the perfect comfort food.    @wellnessbykay   @thefeedfeed

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Pasta of choice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Petite Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Tuttorosso® Tomato Paste Sweet Basil, from 6oz can
  • 1/2 cup half & half
  • 2 tablespoons butter, salted
  • fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Step one

Prepare the pasta according to the package directions.  Drain and set aside. 

Step two

Add olive oil, onion and garlic to a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.  Sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. 

Step three

Add dried basil, dried oregano, salt and pepper, sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Step four

Add Tuttorosso Petite Diced Tomatoes and Tuttorosso Tomato Paste with Sweet Basil.  Combine thoroughly, simmer for about 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has cooked off.  

Step five

Remove pan from the heat.  Stir in half & half and butter, followed by the cooked pasta.  Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

Step six

Serve with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.  

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