Description
Delicious Pink Sauce Pasta: A Comforting Homemade Delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta (Use your favorite type or gluten-free pasta.)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (Essential for sautéing garlic.)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced, sauté until golden.)
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (Enhances umami flavor.)
- 14 oz Crushed Tomatoes (Fresh or canned varieties.)
- 1 cup Cream (For a creamy consistency.)
- 2 tbsp Butter (For a luxurious finish.)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Dairy-free option for lactose-free.)
- to taste Salt & Pepper (Essential seasonings.)
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Optional, for a bold kick.)
- to taste Fresh Basil (For garnish and freshness.)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a minute, then add crushed tomatoes. Allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Lower the heat and mix in cream and butter, stirring until well combined and the sauce is blush pink, around 2-3 minutes.
- Season sauce with salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Toss drained pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water gradually.
- Dish up Pink Sauce Pasta into bowls and top with fresh basil or extra cheese. Optionally, sprinkle red pepper flakes for heat.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg