Pink Sauce

Transform your pasta nights with this rich and creamy Pink Sauce, a perfect blend of savory and tangy flavors that adds a gourmet touch to any meal. This easy-to-make recipe combines fragrant sautéed garlic, sweet crushed tomatoes, and lush heavy cream to create its signature blush hue. Grated Parmesan cheese and a hint of butter elevate the sauce with a velvety texture, while dried basil and optional red chili flakes bring a subtle depth of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta, serves as a decadent dipping sauce, or can even be used to elevate baked dishes. Simple yet indulgent, this Pink Sauce is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Crushed tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 3

Stir in the crushed tomatoes and allow them to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to simmer.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Mix until the sauce is fully combined and takes on a light pink color.

Step 5

Add the grated Parmesan cheese and unsalted butter, stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 6

Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, dried basil, and red chili flakes (if using). Adjust seasonings to your taste.

Step 7

Continue to simmer the sauce on low heat for 5 more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water or milk at a time to reach your desired consistency.

Step 9

Serve immediately over pasta, use as a dipping sauce, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(589.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1482.9

Total Fat 144.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 342mg	0%
Sodium 1965.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 7.0g
Protein 18.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 502.0mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 456.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 90.6%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 4.1%