Nut-Free Pink Sauce Pasta
Elevate your pasta night with this creamy, indulgent Nut-Free Pink Sauce Pasta recipe—a quick and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion! Featuring tender pasta tossed in a luscious pink sauce made with crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and melted Parmesan cheese, this recipe delivers bold flavors without the use of nuts, making it an excellent choice for allergy-friendly dining. A touch of fresh garlic and fragrant basil adds vibrancy to every bite, while the smooth, creamy texture of the sauce ensures a comforting meal that's ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, this nut-free pasta dish is guaranteed to become a new family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring it does not burn.
Pour the crushed tomatoes into the skillet with the garlic, stirring well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the heavy cream. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring continuously until melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it in the pink sauce until it is well coated.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the pasta and toss again to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.0 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.5 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2728 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.8 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 52.0 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 976 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 694 mg | 15% | |
*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.
