Pinterest

We're all slightly addicted to Pinterest, right? Or is that just me?

I enjoy finding new recipes to try. A lot of them are success (pizza crust, Crockpot recipes, desserts). 

Here's one I love:

The Pinterest Version:

Tomato Cream Sauce and Pasta

• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 whole medium onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (15 ounce each) tomato sauce or Marinara Sauce
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Dash of sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Fresh basil, chopped
• 1-1/2 pound Fettuccine
• Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese to taste

Preparation Instructions:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water
• Heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute for a minute or so. Pour in tomato sauce and add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Stir and cook over low heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and stir in cream. Add cheese to taste, then check seasonings. Stir in pasta and chopped basil and serve immediately (thin with pasta water before adding basil if needed).

Raquel's Tomato Cream Sauce and Pasta:

First off, I never save the pasta water. I've never needed it, ever. 

Second:  I don't use "fresh" onions or garlic. I don't have the time to chop everything. Plus, I hate having little chunks in my pasta. I'm a texture person so this grosses me out.

Also:  Half-n-Half is better than Heavy Cream. Still unhealthy, but I think it tastes better.

• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• Dehydrated, diced onions to taste (found in spice aisle)
• Garlic powder (to taste)
• 2 cans (15 ounce each) tomato sauce (I use Hunts)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dash of sugar (to taste. This helps take away the acidic-ness of the tomato sauce)
• 1 cup Half-n-Half
• Parmesan cheese (Kraft kind, in the green bottle)
• Dried basil (from the spice aisle)
• Whatever pasta I have at the moment

Preparation Instructions:

• In a pan, add oil, butter, garlic powder, and dehydrated onions. Heat for a couple of minutes
• Add tomato sauce, salt and pepper, and sugar (to taste)
• Heat for about 20 minutes. Remove form heat and add Half-n-Half, basil, and Parmesan cheese
• Add cooked pasta and enjoy!

This also makes great left-overs! I think it tastes even better the next day. Have fun!