Name: Pink Sauce Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: . Sauce Base; 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 2 Tablespoon butter; 6 garlic cloves (minced); 1 shallot (finely diced); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste); 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes; 1/4 cup dry white wine ((optional)); 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes (San Marzano brand); . Pasta; 1 pound rigatoni; . Cream & Cheese; 1 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped, for serving)

Welcome to your new favorite comfort dish – Pink Sauce Pasta! This creamy, flavorful delight is perfect for any occasion. Let’s dive into the deliciousness!

Cooking Tips

This part’s so satisfying: crushing the tomatoes by hand releases all those lovely juices!

Serving Suggestions

Don’t forget to sprinkle extra parmesan and fresh basil on top for that gourmet touch!

Ingredients

Instructions

Sauté shallot:
Step 1

- Sauté shallot: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and oil then once butter has melted, add shallot then cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic and dry spices then cook for 1 minute.
Optional wine deglaze:
Step 2

- Optional wine deglaze: Add white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Crush Tomatoes:
Step 3

- Crush Tomatoes: Use (clean) hands to crush the whole tomatoes right into the pot, and add the rest of the juice from the can. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
Cook rigatoni:
Step 4

- Cook rigatoni: Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, and drain cooked pasta (don't rinse).
Blend Sauce:
Step 5

- Blend Sauce: Use a blender or hand immersion blender to purée the sauce until smooth. Return to pot over low heat.
Finish:
Step 6

- Finish: Add heavy cream until combined. Add parmesan cheese then stir until melted and smooth. Taste and add additional seasonings if needed. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add some pasta water as needed, to thin the sauce.
Serve:
Step 7

- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 720, Fat: 45g, Carbs: 60g, Protein: 20g

Cooking techniques

To achieve the perfect sauce consistency, blending after simmering is key!

Variations or substitutions

Feel free to use any pasta shape you love or substitute the cream with a plant-based alternative for a lighter version.

Storage tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.

Notes

For a little extra kick, add more red chili flakes to suit your taste!