Rachael Ray Pasta Sauce Recipe
I gotta say, Rachael Ray's pasta sauce recipe will introduce you to some new flavors and techniques for sauce making!You'll have some fun with this one, so get out your EVO and get to cookin'.Being a fan of bold flavors, I really appreciate being able to mix sweet peppers and onions, for a hint of sweetness and spice.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp EVOO
- 3 Sweet Peppers sliced
- 2 Onions sliced
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 can Tomatoes 32 oz.
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- 1 cup Pasta Water
- ½ cup Heavy Cream or Butter
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- Optional: Fresh Basil or Parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat the EVOO in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sweet peppers and onions, cooking until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the tomatoes and sprinkle the paprika over the mixture.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to your liking.
- Let the sauce simmer on low heat for around 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- This helps all the flavors meld beautifully.
- Take a ladle of pasta water and stir it into the sauce.
- Add the cream or butter next, mixing well to make your sauce smooth.
- Drain your pasta and toss it in the sauce.
- Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.