Best 7 Tomato Cream Sauce For Pasta Recipes

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For those who crave a rich and flavorful pasta dish, a tomato cream sauce is an ideal choice. This classic sauce, known for its luscious texture and vibrant red hue, can transform a simple pasta dish into a culinary masterpiece. With its perfect balance of tangy tomatoes, creamy dairy, and aromatic herbs, a tomato cream sauce is sure to tantalize taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or are looking to impress guests at your next dinner party, this versatile sauce is the perfect way to elevate your pasta dishes to the next level.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE FOR PASTA



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Serve over your favorite pasta. Absolutely delicious and so easy to make!

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
¾ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Make sure it doesn't burn. Add tomatoes, basil, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to boil and continue to boil 5 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates. Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream and butter. Reduce heat and simmer 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 270.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

PASTA WITH SPICY SUN-DRIED-TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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An easy Pasta with Spicy Sun-Dried-Tomato Cream Sauce recipe

Provided by Hollander Finegold

Categories     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Pasta     Pepper     Tomato     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Party     Noodle     Bon Appétit     Oregon     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes (4 main-course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup whipping cream
1 7.25-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 pound penne pasta
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes, cream, red peppers and crushed red pepper; simmer over medium heat 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup basil and simmer 1 minute longer.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot. Add sauce, cheese and 1/2 cup basil and toss to coat. Add enough reserved cooking liquid to pasta to moisten if dry. Season with salt and pepper.

TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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Looking for a pasta sauce recipe? Then check out this tomato and cream sauce with a hint of herbs. Ready in 40 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 can (28 ounces) whole Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic, parsley, basil and tomatoes in oil 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes and stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients; reduce heat to low. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened. Use sauce immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg

TOMATO-CREAM (VODKA) SAUCE FOR PASTA



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Creamy red sauce seasoned Italian-style with garlic, basil, and oregano.

Provided by pearlygrl

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 teaspoons olive oil
¾ clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vodka
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
¼ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ cup milk
¼ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute; add vodka, bring to a simmer, and cook until mostly evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes, basil, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper with the garlic and vodka in the saucepan; bring to a boil and cook until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Stir milk and butter together in a bowl until smooth; pour into tomato sauce and stir until the color is even.
  • Place saucepan over medium-low heat, bring sauce to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 197.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

PASTA WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely diced
Two 15-ounce cans tomato sauce or marinara sauce
Dash of sugar (or more to taste)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds fettuccine
1 cup heavy cream
Grated Parmesan or Romano, as needed
Chopped fresh basil, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and saute for a minute or so. Pour in the tomato sauce, add sugar, salt and pepper to taste and stir. Cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cream. Add cheese to taste, then check the seasoning. Stir in the pasta and thin with a little pasta water if needed. Add the chopped basil and serve immediately.

TOMATO AND CREAM PASTA SAUCE



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Who says pasta sauce has to take a long time to make or involve a lot of ingredients? I made this to be a compromise between my husband's love of red sauces and my love of white sauces. I also wanted something that was not as fattening as white sauces tend to be. Don't get me wrong, with the use of real butter and cream there is still plenty of fat. But hey, what can I say? I am just that kinda girl. I think this sauce could be adaptable to have more veggies in it (mushrooms, artichokes) and even some meat if desired. Amount of servings is an estimate. I don't like a lot of sauce, but my husband likes to drown his pasta.

Provided by Gadgetsmidnight

Categories     Sauces

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 -15 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, has garlic, basil, and organo
1/4-1/2 cup light cream or 1/4-1/2 cup heavy cream
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, with romano and asiago

Steps:

  • In 10 to 12 in skillet melt butter and add olive oil.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes with their juices to the skillet and heat to a low boil for about 7 minutes.
  • Reduce heat and stir in cream until heated through. 1/4 cup if you like a very light sauce or 1/2 cup if you like it more creamy.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta and top with the shredded cheese blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.8, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 43.3, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.1, Protein 1.8

QUICK, EASY, CREAMY, TOMATO PASTA SAUCE



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A delicious and simple tomato pasta sauce which I've been using for years and is the first one I taught my kids how to make. The fresh garlic at the end, uncooked, is what makes it really tasty. I hesitate to post it because the cream will curdle if the heat is too high. It sometimes takes a couple of times before you get the feel of how much heat it will take. It will still taste ok, but won't look really yummy. Do remember to dilute the paste with water first. Very important. All quantities are flexible. Substituting with milk or garlic powder will absolutely not work.

Provided by Jangomango

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can tomato paste, mixed with about
2 -3 tablespoons water
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
3 -5 tablespoons cream
1 -2 clove crushed garlic
fresh ground black pepper
chopped fresh basil or other fresh herb

Steps:

  • Heat a saute pan on medium heat.
  • Pour in the olive oil.
  • Stir the tomato paste gently into the oil.
  • It may not completely mix just yet.
  • (Don't get the heat too high).
  • Add the cream and stir into the tomato mixture.
  • Heat it gently so that it almost starts to simmer.
  • At this point it is done.
  • Add the crushed garlic and fresh ground pepper.
  • Serve immediately over or in your pasta, and garnish with lots of fresh chopped basil.

Tips:

  • For a richer sauce, use a combination of heavy cream and whole milk.
  • If you don't have cherry tomatoes, you can use regular tomatoes. Just dice them small.
  • To make the sauce more flavorful, add a teaspoon of dried oregano or basil.
  • If you like a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • For a vegan version of this sauce, use almond milk or coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
  • If you don't want to use butter, you can use olive oil instead.

Conclusion:

Tomato cream sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on pasta, chicken, or fish. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it rich and creamy or light and tangy, there's a tomato cream sauce recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try.

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