Description
Quick Valentine’s Day Pink Pasta is a delightful dish that combines romance with flavor in just 30 minutes. Picture twirling strands of pasta enveloped in a creamy pink sauce made from crushed tomatoes and heavy cream. This charming meal is perfect for impressing your loved one or enjoying a cozy Galentine’s Night. With its vibrant hue and rich taste, this dish will surely spark joy and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes before stirring in heavy cream.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted, then season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg