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Italian Pink Sauce Pasta

Italian Pink Sauce Pasta


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  • Author: Amanda Thompson
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy, rich pasta made by combining tomato sauce and Alfredo — a quick, comforting Italian dish.


Ingredients

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2 cups tomato sauce

1 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp chopped onion

1 tbsp minced garlic

2 tbsp butter

Salt and pepper to taste

½ cup heavy cream

½ tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp oregano

½ tsp red pepper flakes

Shredded parmesan

Parsley/Cilantro for garnish


Instructions

1. Cook pasta until al dente, reserve some water.

2. Melt butter in skillet, sauté onion and garlic.

3. Add tomato paste, oregano, and salt.

4. Pour tomato sauce and cream, stir until pink.

5. Add pasta, coat evenly, adjust with pasta water.

6. Toss in parmesan, garnish with parsley, serve hot.

Notes

Simmer sauce gently to avoid splitting the cream. Use pasta water for the perfect consistency.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450