Description
Creamy Pink Sauce Pasta is a delightful dish that marries the rich creaminess of heavy cream and melted mozzarella with the sweetness of tomatoes, resulting in a vibrant pink sauce that will please both kids and adults. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this one-pan wonder can be prepared in just 20 minutes. You can customize it with your favorite proteins or vegetables to suit your taste. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, this pasta dish is sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g pasta (penne recommended)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small red onion, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups tomato passata
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓–½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Dried basil to taste
- 1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
- Pinch of sugar
- Red chili flakes to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions in salted boiling water. Drain and save some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Sauté minced onion for 4-5 minutes until softened; add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in tomato passata, dried basil, crumbled bouillon cube, sugar, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer briefly before adding heavy cream and milk.
- Mix in shredded mozzarella until melted. Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing gently to coat evenly; add reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Serve warm garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein. Incorporate veggies like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition. For spice lovers, increase the amount of red chili flakes.