Best Fast Pasta Sauce Recipes

PINK VODKA SAUCE WITH PASTA (FAST & EASY)

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No one has to know how simple and quick this recipe is to make. I usually have everything on hand, so it is wonderful for those last-minute dinner guests or late night suppers.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter (1/3 cup)
1/3 cup unflavored vodka
1 (24 ounce) jar Classico tomato and basil pasta sauce
1 (8 ounce) container heavy cream
1 (16 ounce) package penne or 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta, cooked al dente according to package instructions

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and vodka. Cook over medium heat just until you can't smell the vodka, about 5 minutes. Add the pasta sauce and cream, stirring until combined, and cook until heated.
Serve over cooked pasta.

FAST SHRIMP PASTA WITH ALFREDO SAUCE

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This recipe is so fast, it's easy to do on a work night. This is my dh's favorite pasta recipe. We have it at least twice a month.

Provided by Sharon in Podunk

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 1 pot of pasta, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb uncooked unshelled shrimp
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 handfuls fresh basil
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb angel hair pasta
16 ounces alfredo sauce

Steps:

Thaw and shell shrimp.
Heat pot of water for the pasta.
Heat olive oil over med high heat in large fry or saute pan.
Cut tomatoes into four slices each.
Julienne the basil.
Add garlic to oil and saute for 30 secs to 1 min.
Add shrimp.
Cook pasta.
When shrimp are almost opaque (3-4 min), add alfredo sauce.
Add tomatoes and basil.
Drain pasta and add to pan.
Serve at once.

FAST PASTA SAUCE

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From "Pacific Fresh" cookbook, an easy sauce for busy days. I've used it when making manicotti and of course, over plain pasta.

Provided by rochsann

Categories Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, pureed slightly
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

In saucepan over medium heat, warm oil.
Add onion and garlic; saute until soft.
Add pureed tomatoes, tomato sauce, herbs, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally 10- 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.2, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 301.3, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 1.5

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