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Creamy Pink Sauce Pasta: A Delightful Comfort Dish

Creamy Pink Sauce Pasta is a luxurious and comforting dish that combines the bold flavors of tomato passata with the richness of heavy cream and melted mozzarella cheese. The sauce has a balanced, velvety texture with a hint of heat from red chili flakes and a touch of aromatic basil. Perfectly cooked pasta is coated in this dreamy sauce, creating a dish that’s both hearty and satisfying. Serve it as a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant main course at your next gathering.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

Scale

Base:

  • 300g pasta of choice (penne recommended)

Sauce Base:

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 small red onion, minced

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

Sauce:

  • 1½ cups tomato passata (or puree/sauce)

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup milk

  • ⅓–½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Seasonings:

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled

  • Pinch of sugar

  • Red chili flakes to taste

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.

  2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add minced red onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  3. Prepare the Sauce: Pour in the tomato passata, dried basil, crumbled bouillon cube, sugar, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes to let the flavors meld.

  4. Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream, milk, and mozzarella cheese. Let the cheese melt and the sauce thicken.

  5. Combine and Serve: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed. Serve immediately.

  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Pasta
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 520 per serving