Filthy rich all-purpose pasta sauce

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsHeavy (whipping) cream
2eachesLrg cloves garlic, chopped
1poundsDried pasta, spaghetti/linguine 1 tbs butter
6eachesShallots, chopped
1cupDry white wine
2eachesLrg tomatoes*
1tablespoonOlive oil
pinchOf sugar
½teaspoonGround white pepper
½cupGrated Parmesan cheese
1teaspoonSalt
1cupBasil leaves, shredded
*Peeled, seeded and chopped

Directions

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

In a nonreactive heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the cream, shallots, garlic, and wine. Simmer gently until the mixture thickens,20 to25 minutes. Puree the mixture in a blender or food processor. Set aside and keep warm. Cook the pasta in a lrg pot filled with plenty of boiling water until tender. Meanwhile, in a nonreactive saute pan over medium- high heat, heat the butter and olive oil. Add the tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper and toss briefly to just warm the tomatoes. In a lrg warm bowl, combine the cream sauce and the tomato mixture. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss well. Add the basil and parmesan and toss again. Serve.

Serves 4.

Submitted By EARL SHELSBY On 02-05-95