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Pink Sauce Recipe

Pink pasta sauce is a decadent, meatless sauce. Made with crushed tomatoes, Italian cheeses and heavy cream, this beautiful pink sauce recipe is thick and luscious. Toss it with your favorite pasta for a flavorful meal that’s ready in 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 shallot (minced)
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp crushed red peppers
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated pecorino romano cheese
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • ½ tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, melt butter on medium heat.
  • Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, or about 30 seconds.
  • Add minced shallot, basil, oregano, crushed red peppers and salt, sauté for another minute.
  • Add heavy cream and sauté until warmed through.
  • Add mozzarella and pecorino romano cheeses, simmer until cheese is fully melted into cream.
  • Slowly stir in crushed tomatoes until well incorporated.
  • Simmer for another 5 minutes and serve over pasta. 

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Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal Carbohydrates: 2g Protein: 3g Fat: 13g Saturated Fat: 8g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 42mg Sodium: 256mg Potassium: 49mg Fiber: 0.2g Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 488IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 91mg Iron: 0.2mg