Description
This Rose Shrimp Pasta recipe, also known as Italian Pink Sauce Pasta, is a delicious and easy meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Learn how to make this creamy and flavorful pasta dish with our step-by-step guide
Ingredients
Scale
- Your choice of pasta
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Minced onion
- Minced garlic
- Butter
- Shredded parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh cilantro for garnishing
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook your pasta according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt some butter. Add in the minced onion and garlic, sautéing until they become fragrant and translucent.
- Add the Tomato Paste and Spices: Stir in the tomato paste, allowing it to blend with the onions and garlic. Sprinkle in the oregano and salt. Mix everything well.
- Create the Pink Sauce: Lower the heat and pour in the tomato sauce, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning, stirring until the sauce turns a shade of pink and thickens slightly. Let it simmer gently for a few more minutes.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta, tossing it gently to coat each strand with the pink sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, you can add some of the reserved pasta water.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Once everything is nicely combined, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded parmesan cheese. Give it a final toss to melt the cheese and incorporate it into the sauce.
- Serve: Serve your Italian pink sauce pasta hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.