Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or any oil)
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Onion (diced)
  • 4 Garlic Cloves (finely diced)
  • (1) 28-ounce can Diced Tomatoes (can use whole plum canned totatoes)
  • 1/4 cup Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (torn or cut into ribbons)
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 lb. Pasta of choice (thin spaghetti, angel hair, penne, bowtie, etc)

Instruction

  • In large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook until softened, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. If using whole plum tomatoes, break up with back of spoon or in blender. Stir in red chili flakes, salt and pepper.
  • Let simmer for 15 minutes (or longer if time allows).
  • Meanwhile, boil water for pasta. Once boiling, cook according to package instructions.
  • Stir in heavy cream.
  • Toss with with cooked pasta. Top with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.