Description
Creamy Italian pink sauce rose pasta brings Mediterranean charm to your dinner table with silky, rich flavors. Luxurious tomato and cream blend creates a romantic meal you’ll savor down to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Dairy:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) butter
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) tomato sauce
Seasonings and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook pasta until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Carefully drain and reserve.
- In a spacious skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Gently sauté minced garlic and finely chopped onion until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Pour tomato sauce into the skillet, then season with red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer and develop flavors for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually incorporate heavy cream and unsalted butter, whisking continuously until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta directly into the sauce, using tongs to ensure each strand is elegantly coated with the creamy rose-colored mixture.
- Finish the dish by generously sprinkling freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta, gently folding to distribute the cheese and enhance the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose short pasta shapes like penne or rigatoni for better sauce coating and easy eating.
- Use fresh garlic and quality olive oil to enhance the sauce’s authentic Italian flavor profile.
- Balance cream and tomato sauce proportions carefully to achieve the signature pink color without overwhelming richness.
- For lighter versions, substitute half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream and reduce butter quantity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 456 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg