Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce
recipe

A rich and flavorful creamy tomato sauce that's perfect for weeknight dinners. Quick to prepare and pairs wonderfully with pasta.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

- 300 g pasta (e.g., spaghetti or fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 400 g can crushed tomatoes
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
2. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and mix well. Add sugar, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and mix well. Allow the sauce to simmer for a few more minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
7. Serve the pasta with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g

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