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Creamy Peppery Pasta Sauce

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 335.2
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
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
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 cups Chopped Onion
  • 3 md Minced Garlic Cloves
  • 28 oz Canned Whole Tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Tabasco Pepper Sauce
Directions
  1. 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. 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. 3
    Stir in the Tabasco sauce, dried basil, dried rosemary, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. 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. 5
    While the sauce simmers, blend the ricotta cheese and plain yogurt in a food processor or blender until completely smooth.
  6. 6
    Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir the ricotta and yogurt mixture into the tomato sauce until fully incorporated.
  7. 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. 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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