Pink Sauce Pasta
Pink Sauce Pasta is a delightful blend of creamy and tangy flavors, featuring perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a luscious pink sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or impressing friends at gatherings. With its vibrant color and customizable options, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently before slowly adding tomato sauce to achieve the pink color.
- Season with dried basil, salt, and pepper while allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet, mixing well to coat; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with grated cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg