Easy Pink Sauce for Pasta
User Reviews
0.0
0 reviews
Unrated
Easy Pink Sauce for Pasta
Report
This pink sauce pasta recipe is wonderful combination of red and cream sauce made with just a handful of pantry ingredients. I love serving it with penne pasta to really soak up all the yumminess.
Share:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 15 ounces tomato sauce 1 can
- 1 ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh basil roughly chopped
- ¼ cup parmesan
- 3 cups penne pasta dry
- Fresh basil as garnish
Instructions
- Add water to a large pot and let it come to a boil while making the sauce.
- Add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Then add the diced onion and sauté until tender and translucent.
- Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Next, add the tomatoes, water, paprika, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Bring it to a boil over medium heat. Then reduce to heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes until the liquid reduces.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta per the package directions to just al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and the fresh basil leaves and simmer for another five minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
- Drain the pasta into a colander in the sink and then add it to the sauce and toss gently to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Serve immediately and garnish with extra parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
- Use any pasta you'd like. Fusilli, spaghetti, fettuccine, etc.
- Add in a protein if you'd like. Cooked diced chicken, shrimp, or vegetables, like peas or mushrooms, are wonderful additions.
- Adjust the spice level. Make is spicier by adding more red pepper flakes or leave it out completely.
- Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave on a microwave safe plate for 30 seconds. stir and heat for an additional 10-20 seconds if necessary. You can also heat it in a saucepan on the stove. Add a tablespoon of water or reserved pasta water if it is a little dry.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Serving
1serving
Calories
632kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
925mg
(39%)
Potassium
631mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1799IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 632 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 632kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 925mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 631mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1799IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
0.0
0 reviews
Unrated
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
