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Pink Sauce Pasta

Carolyn
Tomato sauce gets an upgrade with heavy cream and parmesan! This pink sauce pasta is decadent, rich, and oh-so-delicious. Serve it with your favorite type of pasta and plenty of parmesan cheese!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • 3-qt stainless steel sauté pan
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Silicone spatula
  • blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
  • ½ cup diced roasted red peppers
  • ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 fresh basil leaves
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup shaved parmesan plus more for topping
  • 8 ounces cooked penne pasta or pasta of choice

Instructions
 

  • In a large stainless steel sauté pan with tall sides, sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat until soft and fragrant - about 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes with the juice and the chopped peppers. Use a spatula to gently crush the tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the Italian seasoning, sugar, basil, and salt to the mixture. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally so the bottom doesn't burn.
  • Carefully transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce back into the same pan over medium heat. Add the tomato paste, heavy cream, and parmesan. Stir until incorporated then remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta, then top with more parmesan, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 788mgPotassium: 739mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1093IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 4mg
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