Hot Pasta with Rose Sauce
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Hot Pasta with Rose Sauce, a perfect fusion of tangy tomatoes and creamy elegance. This easy-to-make dish features al dente pasta tossed in a luscious rose sauce crafted from crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, with a fragrant kick from garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Finished with fresh basil and a hint of butter for added depth, this recipe brings gourmet flair to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. Serve it hot, topped with more Parmesan and a sprinkle of parsley for a restaurant-quality meal that’s bound to impress. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a romantic date night, this creamy rose pasta recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Pasta of your choice (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 400 grams Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- as needed Water for boiling pasta
- 1 tablespoon Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, drain the pasta, and set it aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Lower the heat and slowly add the heavy cream, stirring constantly until fully combined. Let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the rose sauce. Add the reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick, mixing until the pasta is evenly coated.
Finish the dish by stirring in the unsalted butter for an extra touch of creaminess.
Serve the hot pasta with an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and optional fresh parsley for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.4 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 802 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 265 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
