Tomato Alfredo Sauce
A delicious pink pasta sauce that combines classic tomato sauce with alfredo.
Servings 4
Calories 385kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅓ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 5 large basil leaves julienned or torn
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the butter. Once melted, add the onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and cook until warmed, 2-5 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring to combine. Bring to a bubble, then allow to simmer over low heat for 5 minutes or until warm and thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve tossed with 1 pound of your favorite pasta.
Notes
Tips for customizing tomato alfredo sauce
- Serve with vegetarian sausage for extra protein, or meat eaters can add cooked Italian sausage, shrimp, or salmon
- Add some spice with ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes added with the garlic
- Add a splash of vodka or white wine before adding the tomatoes, allowing it to cook off for a few minutes
- Add your favorite roasted veggies such as broccoli, red bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms at the end
- Swap the heavy cream for half and half to make it lighter
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1326IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 2mg
