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Creamy Tomato Parmesan Sauce

A rich pink sauce made with tomato, cream, and Parmesan cheese that pairs beautifully with pasta, grilled chicken, baked chicken strips, or roasted vegetables.
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Sauces & Spreads
Mediterranean
Kitchen Pace : 🕒
Servings: 2 ½ cups sauce
Recipe by NAVA Kitchen
Creamy tomato Parmesan sauce in a shallow bowl topped with grated cheese, parsley, black pepper, and olive oil, served with a spoon.
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, small, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Squeeze of lemon juice

Method:

Start Cooking
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the tomato sauce and let it simmer for 3–4 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and stir until the sauce becomes smooth and evenly pink.
  • Add the grated cheese and stir until melted.
  • Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Finish with a small squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Serving ideas
  • This sauce works well with: baked chicken strips, grilled chicken, pasta, roasted vegetables, rice bowls. Bon appétit.

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Notes:

From the kitchen
  • Use a good-quality tomato sauce for the best flavor.
  • Let the sauce simmer a few minutes before adding the cream so the tomato base develops a deeper taste.
  • Once the cream and Parmesan are added, keep the heat gentle to prevent the sauce from separating.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of pasta water, milk, or broth to loosen it.
 
Make it yours
  • Add a handful of fresh spinach to the sauce during the last minute of cooking and let it wilt.
  • Add sautéed mushrooms for an earthy flavor.
  • Add chili flakes for a little heat.
  • Mix in fresh basil or parsley just before serving.
  • Use mozzarella instead of Parmesan for a milder, stretchy sauce.
  • For an extra creamy and slightly thicker sauce, stir in 2–3 tablespoons of cream cheese until fully melted.
 
At the table
  • Pasta: Toss the sauce with your favorite pasta for a quick creamy tomato pasta.
  • Grilled Chicken: Drizzle the sauce over grilled chicken breasts or thighs for a simple, flavorful main dish.
  • Chicken: Stir in baked chicken strips for a quick creamy chicken dish and serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
  • Chicken & Pasta: Combine sliced baked chicken with pasta and coat everything in the sauce for a hearty one-pan meal.
  • A simple green salad, crusty bread, or roasted vegetables on the side helps balance the richness of the creamy sauce.

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Nutrition:

Calories: 689 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 64 g | Saturated Fat: 33 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23 g | Cholesterol: 153 mg | Sodium: 1103 mg | Potassium: 623 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 10 g | Vitamin A: 2481 IU | Vitamin C: 15 mg | Calcium: 417 mg | Iron: 2 mg
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