DENISE'S ITALIAN ROSE SAUCE

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I felt a bit inventive today. I knew we were going to have tortellini but I didn't want to have the same old sauce. I had always loved rose sauce so I gave it a shot. It turned out amazingly well so I thought I'd share it. It's a meatless recipe as long as you allow cream in your diet. Enjoy!

Provided by Denise Broessel

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 c olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 can(s) crushed tomato 28 oz
1 can(s) fire roasted diced tomato 14.5 oz (i use hunts)
1 can(s) sliced mushrooms (small can)
1/4 c romano cheese
1 tsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp dried basil
1/2 Tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp fennel seeds
1/4 c moscato wine
1 c heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Saute onion and pepper in olive oil until onions are transparent.
  • 2. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese, spices and bring to a boil.
  • 3. Simmer on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. Add wine and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 5. Right before serving add cream. Heat through but do not boil.
  • 6. Serve with grated cheese over your favorite pasta.

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