Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves chopped really fine
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce or you can use store bought sauce like a marinara
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c. heavy cream
  • 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley
  • 6 basil leaves chopped
  • a pinch of sugar

Method

  • 1) In a large heavy saucepan, heat olive oil, then add the garlic cloves. Toss and cook on medium heat for a few minutes. Do not let garlic brown.
  • 2) Add the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and cook tomatoes about 10 min.
  • 3) Uncover and stir in parmesan cheese and then the cream slowly, then add sugar.
  • 4) Simmer the sauce a bit for the cream to become incorporated. Add water or warm milk, if needed, to bring the sauce to desired consistency.
  • 5) Serve with either Penne, Rigatoni, Bow Ties or your favorite shaped pasta.