Tomato Cream Sauce

Tomato Cream Sauce (slightly adapted from AllRecipes, 5-6 servings, Total Time: 20 minutes)

Ingredients

·         2 Tbsp. olive oil

·         ½ small onion, diced

·         1 clove garlic, minced

·         1 (14.5 oz.) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained

·         1 Tbsp. dried basil leaves

·         ¾ tsp. white sugar

·         ¼  tsp. dried oregano

·         ¼ tsp. salt

·         1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

·         ½ cup heavy cream

·         1 Tbsp. margarine

Directions

1.      In a saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Make sure it doesn't burn.

2.      Add tomatoes, basil, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to boil and continue to boil 5 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates.

3.      Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream and butter. Reduce heat and simmer 5 more minutes.

I served this over rotini cooked al dente and both my husband and I loved it.  It has a slightly sweet flavor.  The only thing that I had an issue with was that I tossed it with too much pasta, resulting it being slightly dry.  I will probably double the recipe next time.  It is quick, easy, and very tasty.  The next time I make it, I will substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.  No other changes needed!  Enjoy!