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Pink Sauce Pasta
This ultra-delicious Pink Sauce Pasta recipe features penne pasta cooked al dente and tossed in a flavorful pink sauce. The dish is garnished with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese for an extra touch of deliciousness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 345 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large shallot minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- ⅔ cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil and parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook your pasta according to the box instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Pour your olive oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute your shallot for about 5 minutes.
- Add in your garlic and saute for another 1-2 minutes. Add your diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and spices to the pan, lower the heat to medium and bring to a simmer.
- Once your sauce is simmering, add in your heavy cream, parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
- Add your pasta to the sauce and stir until all the noodles are covered in sauce.
- Remove from heat and serve with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
604mg
(25%)
Potassium
321mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
707IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 604mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 707IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.