Description
This Rose Shrimp Pasta recipe features a delightful blend of flavors in a creamy Italian pink sauce, perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- Your choice of pasta
Pink Sauce:
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Minced onion
- Minced garlic
- Butter
- Shredded parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp oregano
- Red pepper
- Cilantro (garnishing)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add Tomato Paste: Stir in tomato paste and let it blend with the onions and garlic.
- Season: Sprinkle in oregano and salt. Mix well.
- Make the Pink Sauce: Reduce heat and add tomato sauce, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Stir until the sauce thickens and turns pink. Simmer gently.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked pasta in the pink sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Finish with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded parmesan over the pasta. Toss to melt and incorporate the cheese.
- Serve: Plate the pasta hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Rose Shrimp Pasta, Italian Pink Sauce, Creamy Pasta Recipe
