Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (you can substitute other veggies if you prefer, like zucchini); 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (drained and chopped) or 1/2 cup of red pepper pesto sauce; 2 cups of your favorite ready-made spaghetti sauce; 1/4 cup red wine; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (cubed); 12 ounces pasta (penne or whatever you like); shrimp (peeled and deveined) (optional) or chicken piece (optional)

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (you can substitute other veggies if you prefer, like zucchini)
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (drained and chopped) or 1/2 cup of red pepper pesto sauce
2 cups of your favorite ready-made spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup red wine
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (cubed)
12 ounces pasta (penne or whatever you like)
shrimp (peeled and deveined) (optional) or chicken piece (optional)

1
Saute the garlic in the oil for 2 minutes.
2
Add the chicken (optional) and cook.
3
Next add the mushrooms (or other veggies) and saute until tender.
4
Add the tomatoes or pesto sauce, wine, spaghetti sauce, vinegar and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer 7-10 minutes.
5
Add the cream cheese, and stir until it's melted throughout.
6
Add the shrimp (optional).
7
Cook your pasta of choice (I like penne).
8
Top the pasta with this sauce, add some parmesan and whatever else you like (pine nuts, parsley, etc.) and serve. Yum!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (you can substitute other veggies if you prefer, like zucchini), 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (drained and chopped) or 1/2 cup of red pepper pesto sauce, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce

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