Tomato-Cream Sauce

1 shallot sliced and diced

4 cloves garlic crushed

2 tablespoons olive oil

3, 14.5 ounce cans fire roasted, diced tomatoes

2 teaspoons salt

pepper to taste

⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

¼ cup half and half

 

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan on the stove, add shallot and garlic and cook until softened and fragrant. Add 3 cans fire roasted diced tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for a few minutes.

Lower heat and use an immersion blender to combine the ingredients and create a smooth sauce. Return to medium heat and bring to a low boil. Remove from heat, add parmesan cheese and half and half. Serve right away over your favorite pasta.