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Easy Pink Sauce for Pasta

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 632 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

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

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  1. Add water to a large pot and let it come to a boil while making the sauce.
  2. Add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Then add the diced onion and sauté until tender and translucent.
  3. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Next, add the tomatoes, water, paprika, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
  5. Bring it to a boil over medium heat. Then reduce to heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes until the liquid reduces.
  6. While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta per the package directions to just al dente.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and the fresh basil leaves and simmer for another five minutes.
  8. Remove the pan from the heat and add the parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
  9. 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.
  10. 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

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

% 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.