Fresh herbs on the other hand should be added at the very end of cooking to maintain their flavor. This is because dried herbs need to rehydrate to release their flavors. If you don’t have fresh tomatoes, you can use an equal amount of canned diced canned tomatoes in place of fresh.įresh Basil. Fresh basil can be substituted with 1 teaspoon of dried basil and should be added early on in the cooking cycle with the wine, not at the end of cooking the sauce. Tomatoes. This is a great recipe to use fresh tomatoes when they are in season. This recipe serves 3 to four people, depending on how much sauce you like on your pasta. Join Our Mailing List To Receive Weekly Menu Ideas and More! Add a few sprinkles of red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce to your taste. Add a variety of cooked meaty mushrooms to the sauce just before serving it. Add sauteed or steamed vegetables such as broccoli, zucchini or peas to your pasta with blush sauce just before serving. Serve blush sauce over pasta and top it with grilled chicken, shrimp or scallops.Īdd Vegetables.
Serve this creamy tomato sauce over your favorite pasta such as linguine, rotini, penne pasta or angel hair pasta garnished with fresh parsley and basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese.Īdd a salad like this spinach salad and a small healthy charcuterie board for a delicious healthy meal.Īdd Protein.
Reheat leftover blush sauce on top of the stove over low heat.įreeze blush sauce in a freezer-safe container for up to three months in the freezer. Store leftover blush sauce in an air-tight container for three to four days. All that you need to do is simply replace the heavy cream or milk one for one with your favorite unsweetened plant-based milk such as almond, cashew or oat milk. This is an easy recipe to convert to dairy-free without losing the great flavor. Fresh basil can be substituted with 1 teaspoon of dried basil and should be added early on in the cooking cycle with the wine, not at the end of cooking the sauce. White wine can be substituted one for one with vegetable or chicken broth.įresh Basil.
These wines are mild in flavor and will add a little bit of depth to this sauce without overpowering it. The best white wine to use in this recipe is a sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio or an unoaked chardonnay. But if you prefer a lower fat content in your tomato cream sauce, you can use half and half or whole milk. Since there is just a small amount of cream in this recipe, I usually use cream. Just a dash of fine sea salt brings all of the flavors together. Note: If you use fresh tomatoes, you might need to add a little bit of salt to taste. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use an equal amount of canned diced canned tomatoes in place of fresh. This is a great recipe to use fresh tomatoes when they are in season. This is an overview of the ingredients and steps to make this recipe, scroll down to see the ingredient notes and substitutions as well as a printable recipe card with exact measurements and instructions.
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