CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

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This easy five-ingredient sauce has just a touch of cream to temper the acidity of the tomatoes; and it has the perfect consistency for spooning over all types of pastas. Try it with homemade potato gnocchi.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Pulse tomatoes with their juices in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Melt butter and oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream; simmer, partially covered, 5 minutes more.

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