Fettuchine with Tomato Cream Sauce

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INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
3 large cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (or canned, drained of juice)
1 tablespoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup dry red or white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 cup small shrimp (optional)
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DIRECTIONS
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and stir. Add the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper and turn to high heat. Sauté until the tomatoes break down. Add the wine and reduce slightly. Finally, add the cream and parsley. Cook another 2 minutes or so, until desired consistency. Gently crush the tomatoes with the back of a spoon to release additional juices.