Orange Sauce

We don't do a ton of baking around here, but this is a family dinner favorite.

Orange Sauce

(I know it's a weird name, but it's what my girls call it ;)

Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce, recipe from Pioneer Woman

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
• 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 2 cans (15 Ounce Each) Tomato Sauce Or Marinara Sauce
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• Dash Of Sugar (more To Taste)
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• Grated Parmesan Or Romano Cheese, To Taste (I use around 1/2 to 3/4 cup)
• Fresh Basil, Chopped
• 1-½ pound Fettuccine

Preparation Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

Heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute for a minute or so. Pour in tomato sauce and add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Stir and cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and stir in cream. Add cheese to taste, then check seasonings. Stir in pasta and chopped basil and serve immediately. (Thin with pasta water before adding basil if needed.)

(This is an easy recipe, but there's something highly addictive about it. It's also a great way to use up pasta sauce that's just sitting in your refrigerator. I rarely use the fettuccine. I usually pick up some ravioli or tortellini from the freezer section a the grocery store or the fresh stuff at Costco is awesome. I serve it with homemade bread sticks and a salad. We love dipping bread sticks in the sauce, too!)

Enjoy!

Rachel M.