Tomato Butter Sauce Pasta with Toasted Garlic Parmesan Bread Crumbs

20 minutes Prep Time
35 minutes Cook Time
4 Servings

This pasta dish has so much flavor, thanks to Tuttorosso San Marzano Style Hand Crushed Tomatoes and 4C Homestyle Grated Parmesan Cheese and Plain Panko Bread Crumbs.  This just may become a new go-to recipe for your family! 

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 7 cloves garlic cloves, minced and divided
  • 1/2 cup 4C Panko Bread Crumbs, plain variety
  • 3/4 cup 4C Homestyle Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine, optional
  • 1 (28 ounce) can Tuttorosso® San Marzano Style Hand Crushed Tomatoes in Puree with Basil & Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pound penne pasta, or other large tubular pasta

Instructions

Step one

In a medium skillet on medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and the 4C Plain Panko Bread Crumbs.  Stir frequently until bread crumbs are fragrant and golden brown. Remove to a bowl and add 1/4 cup of 4C Homestyle Grated Parmesan Cheese. Toss well to combine, add salt to taste. Wipe skillet with paper towel and set aside.

Step two

Boil a large pot of salted water for pasta.

Step three

While water is heating, over medium heat in the same skillet used for the bread crumbs, add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.  Add the finely chopped onion and 4 cloves of minced garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until mixture is fragrant and translucent, 1-2 minutes.

Step four

Add the crushed red pepper flakes. Add the white wine, if using, and cook for 30 seconds.

Step five

Add the Tuttorosso® San Marzano Style Hand Crushed Tomatoes in Puree with basil and sea salt, 4 tablespoons of butter, sugar and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer. 

Step six

Reduce heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes or until flavors blend and sauce is slightly reduced, stirring occasionally.

Step seven

While sauce is simmering, cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.  Taste and season with salt & pepper to taste.

Step eight

Add sauce to pasta a little at a time until pasta is generously coasted. Stir in 1/4 cup of 4C Homestyle Grated Parmesan Cheese. Place pasta on plates, sprinkle on a bit more parmesan cheese and top with prepared bread crumbs.

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