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Pink Sauce Pasta Recipe

Pink Sauce Pasta Recipe

Pink Sauce Pasta is a popular Italian-American pasta dish that features a creamy tomato-based sauce. The sauce is made by combining canned tomato sauce, butter, garlic, and onion, and seasoning it with salt and red chili flakes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons  Unsalted butter
  • 1 Medium yellow onion, minced
  • 3 Large garlic cloves, minced
  • 15-ounce can Tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon  Dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon  Salt
  • 1 Chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
  • ¼ teaspoon  Red chili flakes
  • 1 cup  Half and half
  • ½ cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan.
  • Garlic and onion should be added. Stir constantly for 3 minutes until fragrant and tender.
  • You will need to add tomato sauce, basil, salt, chicken bouillon, and chili flakes as well. Continue to stir for a further 3 minutes.
  • Half and half should be stirred in. Cook for 7 minutes at a simmer after bringing it to a boil.
  • Add mozzarella and remove from heat.
  • Add fresh parsley to the freshly cooked pasta and toss immediately.
Keyword Pink Sauce Pasta