How to Make Pink Sauce Pasta: 5 Secret Tips Revealed!
This pink sauce pasta is creamy, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes! Learn the 5 secret tips to make the perfect sauce every time.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your favorite)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.5 cup Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
- 0.5 tsp Salt to taste
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Fresh Basil chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to caramelize slightly. This adds depth of flavor.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a little bit of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Enjoy your delicious and easy pink sauce pasta! You can also add cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables to make it a more complete meal.