Tomato Alfredo Sauce
This simple 15-minute tomato alfredo sauce is full of traditional Italian flavors. Toss with pasta for a perfect weeknight meal.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 581kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 large plum tomatoes seeded and chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste
- 3/4 pound dry linguine or other pasta shape*
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.*
- In the meantime, melt the butter in a large saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté for about 3 minutes, until they begin to soften a little.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the cream. Simmer until it starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shredded parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the cooked pasta and toss it with the sauce until well coated. Add a splash or two of pasta water if you'd like the sauce to be thinner. Sprinkle with chopped basil and additional parmesan if desired, and serve.
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Notes
*For larger portions and a slightly less saucy dish, you can use a full lb of pasta.
* I like to keep some pasta water to add when reheating leftovers.
Nutrition
Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1537IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 1mg