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Pink Pasta Sauce

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Pink Pasta Sauce is a creamy tomato cream sauce that blends tangy tomato sauce with rich heavy cream and Parmesan cheese for a smooth, velvety texture and beautiful rosy color. This easy pink pasta sauce recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners, family meals, or comforting Italian-inspired dishes that everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  • Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  • Stir in tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.

  • Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in heavy cream. Mix until the sauce turns a smooth pink color.

  • Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and incorporated.

  • Season with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.

  • Simmer gently for 3–5 more minutes until desired consistency is reached.

  • Toss with freshly cooked pasta and garnish with basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

Keep heat low after adding cream to prevent separation.Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of pasta water or cream.For deeper flavor, allow tomatoes to simmer a few extra minutes before adding cream.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/pink-pasta-sauce/