Pink Spaghetti
Creamy, dreamy, and irresistibly indulgent, Pink Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food with a colorful twist. This quick and easy pasta recipe features perfectly cooked spaghetti tossed in a luscious pink sauce made by combining rich tomato paste, velvety heavy cream, and melted Parmesan cheese. A touch of garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes add depth and a subtle kick, while fresh basil leaves provide a fragrant, finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal prep, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or a cozy date night at home. Serve your Pink Spaghetti with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan and a side of crusty bread for a restaurant-quality meal that will delight your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 5 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 4 liters water
Instructions
Bring 4 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the spaghetti. Cook according to the package instructions until the pasta is al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and sauté them in the olive oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add 3 tablespoons of tomato paste to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 2–3 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Lower the heat and slowly pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, whisking constantly to create a smooth sauce.
Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Season the sauce with 0.5 teaspoons of red pepper flakes, 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper, and additional salt to taste.
Add the cooked and drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing until the noodles are fully coated in the pink sauce.
Serve the pink spaghetti with fresh basil leaves garnished on top and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2133 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.9 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.2 g | 356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 329 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 3238 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.6 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 58.2 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1219 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 754 mg | 16% | |
*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.
