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Rose Pasta Sauce (aka Pink Sauce): Light Cream Boost
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Rose Pasta Sauce (aka Pink Sauce): Light Cream Boost

A velvety tomato-cream sauce with a delicate pink hue, enhanced by roasted red pepper, garlic, and fresh basil. This easy, sophisticated pasta dish balances acidity and richness for a versatile flavor profile.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: SALDS
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ red bell pepper, roasted and peeled
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups (800 ml) tomato puree
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat
  2. Add onion and sauté 3-4 minutes until softened
  3. Stir in garlic, red bell pepper flakes, and roasted pepper; cook 2 minutes
  4. Mix in tomato paste and cook 1 minute
  5. Pour in tomato puree and simmer 8-10 minutes
  6. Gradually stir in heavy cream
  7. Reduce heat and whisk in Parmesan until smooth
  8. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg
  9. Fold in fresh basil in the last 2 minutes of cooking

Notes

Use low-sodium tomato puree for better salt control
Stir in a splash of pasta water if needed for consistency
Serve over spaghetti, penne, or fusilli
For a vegan version, substitute plant-based cream and nutritional yeast
Store in airtight container up to 3 days