Ingredients

  • 3 lb. (1.4 kg) plum tomatoes, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • 1 each garlic clove and shallot, coarsely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. each chopped fresh basil, parsley and thyme
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups half-and-half, divided
  • 1 jar (410 mL) Classico Alfredo di Capri Alfredo & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce

Method

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toss tomatoes with all remaining ingredients except half-and-half and pasta sauce; spread onto parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min., stirring occasionally, or until tomatoes are lightly browned; cool slightly.
  • Spoon half the tomato mixture into blender.
  • Add 1 cup half-and-half; blend until smooth.
  • Pour into large saucepan.
  • Repeat with remaining tomato mixture and half-and-half.
  • Add pasta sauce to tomato mixture; cook on medium heat 7 to 10 min.
  • or until heated through, stirring frequently.