Description
Quick Valentine’s Day Pink Pasta is a delightful and visually stunning dish that combines creamy flavors with a vibrant pink hue, making it the perfect centerpiece for your romantic dinner. This easy-to-follow recipe features pasta coated in a rich sauce made from heavy cream and tomato paste, creating a deliciously indulgent meal that will impress your loved ones without requiring hours of preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or bow ties)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste, then slowly add heavy cream while stirring to create a smooth pink sauce.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss until well-coated.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg