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Best Pink Sauce Pasta

Best Pink Sauce Pasta
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Experience the joy of cooking with this Best Pink Sauce Pasta, a delightful combination of creamy and tangy flavors that transforms a simple meal into a comforting culinary experience. This dish features al dente pasta enveloped in a luscious pink sauce made from fresh tomatoes and rich cream, enhanced by aromatic garlic and herbs. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy. With just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a dish that’s not only delicious but also evokes warmth and nostalgia. Dive into this creamy bliss tonight!

Ingredients

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  • 300 g uncooked penne pasta
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 230 g tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Boil water in a large pot, adding salt. Cook the penne pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes), then add minced garlic for another minute.
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce, stirring to combine. Add oregano, basil, chili flakes, and salt; simmer gently.
  4. Stir in milk and heavy cream, mixing until combined and the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Add mozzarella and parmesan cheeses gradually while stirring until melted and smooth.
  6. Gently fold cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated.
  7. Serve immediately with fresh parsley on top.

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