Pink Mediterranean Pasta Sauce
Transform your pasta night with this luxurious Pink Mediterranean Pasta Sauce—a creamy, flavorful fusion of classic Italian and Mediterranean ingredients. Starting with a base of garlic-scented crushed tomatoes, this sauce blends the richness of heavy cream with the tangy saltiness of crumbled feta cheese, creating its signature pink hue. Sliced kalamata olives add briny Mediterranean flair, while dried oregano, basil, and a hint of paprika provide a fragrant, herbaceous depth. Ready in just 35 minutes, this velvety sauce pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta shapes, making it an elegant yet effortless option for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and brightness, and let every bite transport you to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean. Perfect for fans of creamy pasta recipes, Mediterranean flavors, and quick, gourmet meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 28-ounce can canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir to combine with the onions and garlic. Lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir well until the sauce takes on a pale pink color. Allow it to simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the crumbled feta cheese, sliced kalamata olives, dried oregano, dried basil, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese melts and the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Remove the sauce from the heat and serve it immediately over cooked pasta of your choice, such as penne, linguine, or spaghetti.
Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for extra freshness and a burst of color.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.3 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.7 g | 364% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 347 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 6118 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 788 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3039 mg | 65% | |
*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.
