Description
A delicious creamy pink pasta made with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Garlic and Basil: In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in chopped basil until wilted.
- Combine Sauces: Slowly pour in tomato sauce while stirring gently, followed by heavy cream to achieve that signature pink color. Let simmer briefly.
- Mix in Cheese and Seasonings: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss with Pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly. Use reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Serve Immediately: Plate your pink pasta while warm, garnishing with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, make sure to check the ingredients for the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg