What you need,
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. butter
½ white onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups tomato sauce (I always use Hunts onion, herbs &
spices)
Salt & Pepper to taste
½ tsp. sugar
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
Pinch red pepper flakes
½ c. heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese + more for serving
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
½ lb. linguine noodles or any pasta you like
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water as
directed. When it is cooked drain, reserving about a cup of the cooking water.
Meanwhile over medium heat, combine the oil and butter in a
large non-stick skillet.
Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and
translucent. Add the garlic and cook for
1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning
and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5
minutes. Stir in the heavy cream. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as
needed.
Add the pasta to the sauce and stir to coat. If it seems too
thick add some of the pasta water a little at a time until the sauce coats the
pasta perfectly.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and the basil.
Serve right away with extra cheese and a few extra springs
of basil.
Jen of My Tiny Oven
