Description
A creamy pink sauce spaghetti recipe that combines tomato sauce and heavy cream for a rich, flavorful pasta dish.
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/3 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and tomato paste until smooth.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until the sauce turns creamy and light orange-pink.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir until the cheese melts.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
- Pour in reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve warm and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Freshly grated Parmesan works best.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg