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Pink Sauce Pasta

Pink Sauce Pasta
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Creamy pink sauce pasta made with penne, blending rich tomato flavor with smooth cream for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 250 g penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup grated cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add tomato puree, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat and slowly stir in the cream until the sauce turns smooth and pink.
  5. Add the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss gently until coated.
  6. Finish with grated cheese and fresh herbs. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Keep the heat low after adding cream to prevent splitting.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

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