Red Brie Pasta Sauce

For 4 Servings, Red Brie Pasta Sauce keeps the list centered on salt, black pepper and dried oregano. Set aside about 24 minutes.

• Yield 4 Servings
• Ready in 24 minutes
• Prep 10 minutes
• Cook 14 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 ounces Brie cheese (outer rind removed, cubed)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, sugar, basil and red pepper flakes (if using).
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring often.
3. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir well, continuing to simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Stir in the Brie cheese, simmering and stirring until the cheese melts.
4. Serve the sauce over penne pasta (most any shape of pasta will work well!).

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.