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Shells with Tomato Cream Sauce from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)
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Shells with Tomato Cream Sauce

Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 -8 people
Author: Gaby

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pound medium shells
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28 ounce jar marinara Sauce
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan plus more as needed
  • Fresh Basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the shells according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute for a 3-5 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Pour in the marinara sauce and add salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure nothing sticks.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in cream. Add the parmesan to taste, and season to taste. If the sauce is still quite thick, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to thin to out. Stir in the cooked shells and garnish with basil and serve immediately.