Tomato-Cream Sauce for Pasta

• servings: 5
• active time: 5 mins
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained

1 tablespoon dried basil leaves

¾ teaspoon white sugar

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring the garlic in during the last minute.

Add undrained tomatoes, basil, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir to combine as it comes to a boil. Continue to boil until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.

Remove from the heat. Pour in cream and butter; stir to combine.

Return to the stove and simmer over low heat for 5 more minutes.