Description
A quick and creamy Pink Sauce Pasta recipe that combines the richness of tomato and cream for a delightful meal in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream, mixing well until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a vodka sauce alternative, omit the vodka and increase the cream slightly.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg