Easy Creamy Tomato Sauce (Print)
Rich tomato sauce finished with cream, garlic, and shallots coats pasta for a fast, cozy meal.
# Ingredients:
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450 grams dried pasta
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15 milliliters olive oil
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15 grams unsalted butter
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1 medium shallot, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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170 grams tomato paste
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0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.25 teaspoon black pepper
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360 milliliters heavy cream
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2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
# Steps:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add dried pasta and cook until al dente, following manufacturer’s guidelines. Drain well and set aside.
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In a large sauté pan over medium heat, combine unsalted butter and olive oil. Add diced shallot and minced garlic, cooking for 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
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Stir in tomato paste, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to caramelize the tomato paste and enhance flavor.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth and cohesive. Simmer gently to allow flavors to meld.
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Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss until evenly coated with sauce. If desired, fold in freshly grated Parmesan cheese just before serving. Plate immediately.
# Additional Notes:
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Reserve a small amount of pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.