Steph's Creamy Tomato Parmesan Sauce

Step into comfort food heaven with Steph’s Creamy Tomato Parmesan Sauce, a luscious blend of rich flavors and velvety texture that will elevate any meal. This indulgent sauce combines sweet and tangy crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and sautéed onions, perfectly balanced with fragrant herbs like basil and oregano. Enriched with heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, the sauce achieves a silky, luxurious consistency that clings beautifully to your favorite pasta. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect as a hearty pasta topper, a flavorful base for chicken, or even a dip for crusty bread. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant pop of color, and let the comforting flavors of this creamy tomato sauce make any dinner unforgettable. Perfect for family meals or entertaining, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in the comfort of your home!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil and allow it to warm up for about 30 seconds.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for 3–5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, taking care not to burn it.

Step 4

Pour the crushed tomatoes into the skillet and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Stir in the sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Allow the sauce to simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 6

Slowly add the heavy cream, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Fold in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it has fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Remove the sauce from heat and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 10

Serve the sauce immediately over your favorite pasta, as a topping for grilled chicken, or as a dipping sauce for crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1437.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2334.0

Total Fat 176.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 429.6mg	0%
Sodium 5864.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.6g	0%
Total Sugars 38.9g
Protein 102.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2826.3mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 2293.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.9%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 13.3%