Best Homemade Fresh Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce
This Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce recipe is a delectable blend of tomatoes, cream, and spices. Perfect for serving over your favorite pasta, this sauce is rich, delightful, and has just the right tanginess. Impress your guests or treat your family to this robust and creamy pasta sauce that is incredibly simple to make!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1⁄2 Cup heavy cream
- 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
- A handful of fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 1⁄2 Cup parmesan
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Directions
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan.
Add the chopped onions, sauté till they are translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the red pepper flakes if desired, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Allow the sauce to simmer for about 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese has fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
If using, tear the fresh basil leaves, add them to the sauce and stir.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Your Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce is ready to be served!