Pink Sauce Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
459 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pink Sauce Pasta
Description
In this Pink Sauce Pasta recipe, penne pasta is cooked to al dente and combined with a sauce made from butter, olive oil, minced red onion, and garlic. The sauce features tomato passata enriched with dried basil, a crumbled chicken bouillon cube, sugar, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
After simmering the tomato base, cream, milk, and shredded mozzarella are added to create a creamy, pink-hued sauce with a balance of acidity, richness, and mild heat. The mozzarella melts into the sauce, lending a smooth texture.
The final dish is warm and comforting, with a saucy coating on the pasta suitable for a main course. It pairs well with added protein such as grilled chicken or shrimp, or as a side to steak as suggested.
For thickness adjustments, reserving pasta water to thin the sauce as needed helps achieve the desired consistency. The recipe offers flexibility for additions and variations.
Ingredients
- 300 g pasta penne used, but choice varies
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion small, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups tomato passata or puree or sauce, not tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 chicken bouillon cube crumbled
- pinch sugar
- sprinkle of red chili flakes
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3-1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions, then drain, reserving some of the pasta water.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the tomato passata, dried basil, crumbled chicken bouillon cube, sugar, red chili flakes and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for a few minutes, then add the cream, milk and the shredded mozzarella.
- Add the cooked pasta, toss to combine and warm through for a few minutes. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- This pasta can be served plain or with added protein like shrimp or chicken for a heartier dish.
- It also works well as a side dish alongside steak or similar mains.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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