Creamy Tomato Sauce (America's Test Kitchen) Recipe

Name: Creamy Tomato Sauce (America's Test Kitchen)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 ounce prosciutto, minced fine (about 2 tbsp minced); 1 medium onion, minced fine; 1 bay leaf; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon table salt; 3 garlic cloves, minced fine; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; ¼ cup white wine; 2 cups crushed tomatoes; ½ cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons white wine; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
1 ounce prosciutto, minced fine (about 2 tbsp minced)
1 medium onion, minced fine
1 bay leaf
1 pinch red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon table salt
3 garlic cloves, minced fine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup white wine
2 cups crushed tomatoes
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons white wine
¼ cup chopped fresh basil

1
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2
Add prosciutto, onion, bay leaf, red pepper flake and salt to pan; saute until onion softens, 8-12 minutes.
3
Add garlic and saute until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.
4
Add tomato paste and sundried tomatoes.
5
Saute until tomato paste deepens in color, 1-2 minutes.
6
Deglaze pan with white wine; scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
7
Add crushed tomatoes and simmer gently 25-30 minutes.
8
Add cream, remaining crushed tomatoes, remaining white wine, basil, salt and pepper.
9
Stir well and serve over pasta immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 1 ounce prosciutto, minced fine (about 2 tbsp minced), 1 medium onion, minced fine, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tomato Sauce (America's Test Kitchen) falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Tomato Sauce (America's Test Kitchen)

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