With this simple Spicy Tomato Cream Pasta Sauce, you can have a delicious meal on the table in just a matter of minutes. It involves adding a few ingredients to your favorite spaghetti sauce to turn it into creamy, spicy heaven. Toss it in with some angel hair pasta which I love because it cooks up so fast.
There’s something about pasta sauces with cream that I can’t resist. I’m sure I’m not the only one. Penne alla Vodka? Yes please!
Tonight we are going to Mama Ricotta’s in Charlotte as an early birthday celebration for me. I always get the Penne alla Vodka with Sausage. Every time. It’s so comforting, with plenty of spice. If I’m being a good girl, I bring half of it home for lunch the next day.
When I want a creamy pasta at home, this Spicy Tomato Cream Pasta can’t be beat. It couldn’t be easier. Cook some diced onion and garlic in a little oil until sauce, add some cream, basil, and a jar of your favorite pasta sauce. Since I like some spice I add some red pepper flakes but you could leave them out. Add 1/4 teaspoon for a little spice and 1/2 teaspoon for a lot of heat. Let simmer until all the flavors come together. Toss it with some cooked pasta and you’re ready to eat.
Serve Spicy Tomato Cream Pasta with a green salad and some crusty bread for a quick weeknight meal on a super busy day.
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Spicy Tomato Cream Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion,, diced
- 2 garlic cloves,, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (24-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute.
- Add spaghetti sauce, heavy cream, salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until thickened to your liking.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and mix together with sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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My mother and I made this yesterday and it was the best sauce ever. Not to mention it was so easy to make! Thank you so much for this recipe (:
So happy y’all enjoyed it! Have a great weekend!
This was an easy to make and delicious sauce! My brother and boyfriend absolutely loved it! I will definitely keep this one in my arsenal, thank you for sharing!
So glad everyone enjoyed it Brenna! I love how easy this sauce is to make!
Christin this looks insane! It’s a plate/bowl full of comfort. I love that picture of the pasta swirled around the fork…it is utterly drool worthy! It reminds me of a tomato + mascarpone sauce that my best friends mum used to buy at the supermarkets, takes me back to those cosy, breezy days of late lunches with lots of tea indoors! Pinning!
This looks amazing- I make a version of this but without the red pepper flakes, definitely will add them and try your version!
If you like spice, the red pepper flakes are a nice addition. Hope you like it !
My daughters love tomato pasta. Yesterday actually I made something similar except didn’t use the heavy cream. Next time will try your version.
I love the sound of your favorite pasta, Christin, and what a great way to celebrate your birthday early. Hope it was wonderful! Your version of that pasta looks amazing with all of that creamy, spicy sauce. Delicious!
Bring on the pasta! Especially on this chilly Monday evening. I am totally craving a big warm bowlful of this gorgeous pasta, Christin! Love love that tomato cream sauce!
I’m with you – creamy pasta dishes with a little kick are amazing! And I love angel hair – it cooks so fast and it reminds me of growing up (my mom made it allll the time). This looks wonderful!
I can’t even stand how delicious this pasta is!!
This looks amazing Christin! I LOVE pasta sauce with some heat. It’s the perfect comfort meal and I love how easy it is too. The photos are stunning and I would definitely not be able to resist licking my plate clean – pinning:)