denise's italian rose sauce

Westminster, MD
Updated on Apr 10, 2013

I felt a bit inventive today. I knew we were going to have tortellini but I didn't want to have the same old sauce. I had always loved rose sauce so I gave it a shot. It turned out amazingly well so I thought I'd share it. It's a meatless recipe as long as you allow cream in your diet. Enjoy!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 - onion, chopped
  • 1 - green pepper, chopped
  • 1 can crushed tomato 28 oz
  • 1 can fire roasted diced tomato 14.5 oz (i use hunts)
  • 1 can sliced mushrooms (small can)
  • 1/4 cup romano cheese
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/4 cup moscato wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make denise's italian rose sauce

  • Step 1
    Saute onion and pepper in olive oil until onions are transparent.
  • Step 2
    Add tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese, spices and bring to a boil.
  • Step 3
    Simmer on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 4
    Add wine and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Right before serving add cream. Heat through but do not boil.
  • Step 6
    Serve with grated cheese over your favorite pasta.

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #Cream
Keyword: #spaghetti
Keyword: #sauce
Keyword: #Tomato
Keyword: #main
Keyword: #meatless
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Stove Top

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