Pink Sauce
Transform your pasta nights with this rich and creamy Pink Sauce, a perfect blend of savory and tangy flavors that adds a gourmet touch to any meal. This easy-to-make recipe combines fragrant sautéed garlic, sweet crushed tomatoes, and lush heavy cream to create its signature blush hue. Grated Parmesan cheese and a hint of butter elevate the sauce with a velvety texture, while dried basil and optional red chili flakes bring a subtle depth of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta, serves as a decadent dipping sauce, or can even be used to elevate baked dishes. Simple yet indulgent, this Pink Sauce is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Crushed tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and allow them to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Mix until the sauce is fully combined and takes on a light pink color.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and unsalted butter, stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, dried basil, and red chili flakes (if using). Adjust seasonings to your taste.
Continue to simmer the sauce on low heat for 5 more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water or milk at a time to reach your desired consistency.
Serve immediately over pasta, use as a dipping sauce, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
369 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.7 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 439 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 3% | |
*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.
