Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup onion (minced)
  • 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan plus extra for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound linguine (or pasta of your choice)

Instruction

  • Heat large skillet on medium heat.  Add olive oil and butter heating until butter melts.
  • Add onion to skillet.   Cook for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent fragrant. Add garlic and saute for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce and cream to pan.   Simmer for about 20 minutes until sauce has thickened up. 
  • While pasta sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add about 2 teaspoons of salt.
  • Add pasta and cook according to package directions.  REMOVE 1/2 CUP OF PASTA WATER AND SET ASIDE.  Drain pasta.
  • Add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese to the tomato cream sauce.   
  • Toss cooked pasta in with tomato cream sauce.  Drizzle in about 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water and simmer for a minute or two.  Use additional pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  • Serve with additional grated parmesan on top and a simple salad and bread if desired.