30-Minute Pink Sauce Pasta Recipe

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This super delicious pink sauce pasta recipe features macaroni cooked in a delicious pink sauce. The dish is garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese for an extra zing.

You can never go wrong with a hearty pasta dish that will fill you up! But you need a few side dishes to complete the meal. Cook pasta with pink sauce with some delicious 1-hour rolls, this easy wedge salad, and some delicious grilled asparagus.

What is Pasta with Pink Sauce?

Pasta is a staple in our house and I’m always looking for new ways to make it! This pink sauce pasta is so delicious it definitely needs to be on your weekly meal planning menu! Packed with flavor from garlic, shallots, and different cheeses, this pasta will become a family favorite.

Pink sauce gets its name from its pink color. It turns pink because it’s a mixture of tomato sauce and heavy cream. The result is delightful, and as simple as it sounds, it turns out to be delicious. I like to serve this over macaroni, but you can use any pasta you have on hand!

Ingredients for Pasta with Pink Sauce

This pasta is packed with lots of different seasonings and flavors that make it rich and delicious. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all the exact ingredient measurements.

• pasta: The shape of this pasta is perfect for holding and soaking up sauces.
• olive oil: This adds a rich fruity flavor to the dish.
• onion: These small onions have a milder, sweeter flavor than regular onions.
• garlic: If you don’t have garlic cloves on hand, you can use minced garlic. ½ teaspoon is approximately equal to one clove of garlic.
• diced tomatoes: These add a slightly sweet tomato flavor to the sauce. This is one of the ingredients that give the sauce its pink color!
• ketchup: Tomato paste adds tomato flavor to the sauce and helps thicken it.
• Oregano and Basil: These herbs add some earthiness and a sweet and refreshing flavor to the pasta.
• Chili flakes: Chili flakes add a hint of spice and heat to the sauce and elevate the overall flavor profile.
• Salt and Pepper: These enhance the flavor of the dish and bring a balanced flavor to the sauce.
• Heavy Cream: The cream adds a creamy, smooth texture to the sauce. It contributes to the signature pink color of pasta with pink sauce.
• Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese: You can’t skip the cheese!
• Fresh basil: This adds a burst of freshness and complements the other flavors in the dish.

Let’s make pasta!

This Pink Sauce Pasta is perfect for dinner because it takes less than 30 minutes to make! Add everything together, bring to a simmer, and don’t forget to top with some fresh basil before serving!

1. To cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box. Drain and set aside.
2. saute: In a large frying pan over medium heat, pour in the olive oil and sauté the shallots for about 5 minutes.
3. Add sauce: Add garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices to the pot, reduce the heat to medium, and bring to a simmer.
4. simmer: When the sauce comes to a boil, add the heavy cream, Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
5. Add the pasta: Add your pasta to the sauce and toss until all the noodles are covered in the sauce.
6. decorate: Remove from heat and serve pasta with pink sauce with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.