Creamy Peppery Pasta Sauce

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, velvety tomato sauce with a gentle heat and creamy texture
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This Creamy Peppery Pasta Sauce is a delightful twist on traditional Italian marinara, offering a luxurious texture without heavy cream. The base of slow-simmered whole tomatoes and aromatic garlic provides a deep, savory foundation, while a touch of Tabasco adds a subtle, warming kick that awakens the palate. The secret to its velvety consistency lies in the addition of ricotta cheese and plain yogurt, stirred in gently at the end to create a smooth, luscious coating for your pasta. This sauce is perfect for tossing with spaghetti or penne and serves as a comforting yet sophisticated weeknight dinner. It’s simple to prepare, relying on pantry staples to deliver a restaurant-quality meal that balances acidity, sweetness, and spice beautifully.

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Creamy Peppery Pasta Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 335.2

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This Creamy Peppery Pasta Sauce is a delightful twist on traditional Italian marinara, offering a luxurious texture without heavy cream. The base of slow-simmered whole tomatoes and aromatic garlic provides a deep, savory foundation, while a touch of Tabasco adds a subtle, warming kick that awakens the palate. The secret to its velvety consistency lies in the addition of ricotta cheese and plain yogurt, stirred in gently at the end to create a smooth, luscious coating for your pasta. This sauce is perfect for tossing with spaghetti or penne and serves as a comforting yet sophisticated weeknight dinner. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to prepare, relying on pantry staples to deliver a restaurant-quality meal that balances acidity, sweetness, and spice beautifully.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. Drain the canned whole tomatoes, reserving the liquid. Chop the tomatoes roughly and add them to the saucepan along with 1/2 cup of the reserved tomato liquid.
  3. Stir in the Tabasco sauce, dried basil, dried rosemary, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more reserved tomato liquid if the sauce becomes too thick.
  5. While the sauce simmers, blend the ricotta cheese and plain yogurt in a food processor or blender until completely smooth.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir the ricotta and yogurt mixture into the tomato sauce until fully incorporated.
  7. Warm the sauce gently over very low heat, stirring constantly. Do not allow it to boil, as this may cause the dairy to curdle.
  8. Serve immediately over hot cooked pasta. The sauce may appear slightly grainy in the pan but will smooth out when tossed with the pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 335.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.4g15%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 50.8mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 59.3g20%
Dietary Fiber 11.7g47%
Sugars 21.5g
Protein 12.2g25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: italian, pasta, sauce, tomato, creamy, ricotta, yogurt, tabasco, spicy, garlic, onion, simmered, weeknight, dinner, vegetarian, comfort food, basil, rosemary
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