tangy tomato cream sauce w/ ziti

26 Pinches
worcester, MA
Updated on Nov 8, 2013

My dad taught me how to make a subtle yet delicious tomato cream sauce for pasta. You can use any pasta, I like it with ziti.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 - onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 - 14.5 oz can italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon each, salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup light cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 12 ounces ziti pasta or other pasta

How To Make tangy tomato cream sauce w/ ziti

  • Step 1
    Cook pasta as directed and drain. return to pot. In saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil over medium heat.
  • Step 2
    Add tomatoes, basil, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Boil gently for 15 mins.. Remove from heat. Stir in light cream and butter.
  • Step 3
    Pour sauce over pasta, toss to coat evenly.

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