How to Make Ree's Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin)
• 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces)
• 2 cans Tomato Sauce (plain canned tomato sauce, 15 oz each)
• 1 tsp Salt (kosher or table salt)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Granulated Sugar (balances acidity)
• 0.75 cup Heavy Cream (about 3/4 cup (180 ml))
• 12 oz Fettuccine Pasta (dry pasta)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated, plus extra for garnish)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Basil (loosely packed, roughly chopped)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Dice the onion, mince the garlic, grate the Parmesan, chop the basil, and measure out the heavy cream.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Aromatics

   Heat olive oil and butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

3. Add Tomato Sauce and Season

   Stir in the two cans of plain tomato sauce. Add salt, black pepper, and a teaspoon of sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: low simmer

4. Cook Pasta

   While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook al dente according to package directions, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: high heat

5. Incorporate Cream

   Reduce the sauce heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream (3/4 cup). Allow the sauce to thicken slightly, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: low heat

6. Add Parmesan Cheese

   Stir in the grated Parmesan until fully melted and the sauce becomes glossy.

   Time: PT2M

7. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Drain the fettuccine, return it to the pot or add directly to the pan, and toss with the sauce using tongs until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time.

   Time: PT2M

8. Finish and Serve

   Sprinkle the chopped basil and a handful of extra Parmesan over the top. Serve immediately while hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

560

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

70g

Fat

22g

Fiber

4g