Easy Pink Pasta Sauce
Easy Pink Pasta Sauce is a delightful blend of creamy and tangy flavors that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish. This vibrant pink sauce, made with canned tomatoes and heavy cream, coats your favorite pasta perfectly, making it an ideal choice for cozy family dinners or spontaneous gatherings with friends. Quick to prepare and endlessly adaptable, this recipe invites you to indulge in a culinary adventure that is as satisfying to make as it is to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice (penne or fettuccine recommended)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, breaking them up as they simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream, allowing the sauce to turn a beautiful pink hue.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce along with reserved pasta water if needed. Toss until well-coated.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper over the top before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. Add spinach for extra nutrients or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.