Pasta with Fresh Tomato Basil Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta with Fresh Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 pound Fresh Plum Tomatoes; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Minced Basil Leaves; ⅓ cups Heavy Cream; 8 ounces, weight Pasta, Cooked Al Dente; Parmesan Cheese And Fresh Basil For Garnish

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 pound Fresh Plum Tomatoes
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
2 Tablespoons Fresh Minced Basil Leaves
⅓ cups Heavy Cream
8 ounces, weight Pasta, Cooked Al Dente
Parmesan Cheese And Fresh Basil For Garnish

1
Peel the tomatoes, then seed using a fine mesh sieve to catch the seeds and reserve the tomato juice.
2
Discard the seeds.
3
Chop tomatoes or pulse quickly in a food processor.
4
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
5
Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
6
Add chopped tomatoes, reserved tomato juice, salt, sugar, red pepper, balsamic vinegar, thyme and basil and bring to a low boil.
7
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
8
Stir in heavy cream and cook just till heated through.
9
Serve over your choice of pasta, and garnish with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
10
Note: You can substitute a 28 ounce can of crushed Italian tomatoes if desired.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 pound Fresh Plum Tomatoes, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Fresh Tomato Basil Cream 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.

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Pasta with Fresh Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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