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Creamy Rosé Pasta Sauce Recipe

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This creamy Rosé Pasta Sauce combines the rich flavors of tomato passata and heavy cream with a hint of spice and herbs, creating a luscious, silky sauce perfect for coating al dente penne pasta. Enhanced with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, this easy-to-make sauce comes together in just 40 minutes for a satisfying and elegant Italian-inspired meal.

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups tomato passata
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Fresh basil leaves, for serving

Pasta

  • 12 oz penne pasta

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Then, stir in the minced garlic, tomato paste, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook this mixture for an additional 30 seconds to develop the flavors.
  2. Simmer the Tomato Sauce: Pour in the tomato passata, then add the kosher salt, black pepper, and sugar if desired. Let the sauce simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to allow it to thicken and the flavors to deepen.
  3. Add Cream and Cheese: Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan until the sauce becomes smooth and glossy. For an extra silky texture, you can blend the sauce using a hand mixer until completely smooth.
  4. Combine with Pasta: Cook the penne pasta separately until al dente. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce, and toss to coat evenly. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if necessary to loosen the sauce and achieve a creamy consistency.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Serve the pasta topped with additional grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Use high-quality tomato passata for the best flavor.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control the amount of heat in the sauce.
  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be less rich.
  • If a smoother sauce is preferred, blend with an immersion blender before adding the pasta.
  • Fresh basil enhances the aroma but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Reserve some pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.

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