Description
Creamy Italian pink sauce rose pasta blends rich tomato and cream flavors for a luxurious dinner experience. Silky smooth sauce coats perfectly al dente noodles, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
Sauce Base:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) tomato sauce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water at medium-high heat until perfectly tender with a slight bite, approximately 8-10 minutes. Carefully drain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a wide skillet over medium temperature, gently sautéing minced garlic until aromatic and lightly golden.
- Pour tomato sauce into the skillet, sprinkling red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Allow mixture to gently simmer and develop rich flavors for 3 minutes.
- Introduce heavy cream to the sauce, creating a luxurious texture. Integrate Parmesan cheese, whisking smoothly to prevent clumping.
- Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, stirring consistently to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Add cold butter, letting it melt gradually and create a silky, glossy consistency. Stir until sauce appears uniform and creamy.
- Incorporate cooked pasta directly into the sauce, gently folding to ensure each strand is lavishly coated with the rose-colored mixture.
- Finish the dish by scattering freshly chopped basil leaves across the top, providing a vibrant, aromatic garnish. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes for those who prefer mild or spicy flavors.
- Opt for gluten-free pasta to make this dish suitable for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Use plant-based cream and nutritional yeast as dairy-free alternatives for a vegan version of the sauce.
- Enhance protein content by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu to create a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 424 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 334 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg