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Viral Pink Sauce Pasta
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Capture the viral aesthetic of Pink Sauce Pasta with a creamy, perfectly balanced tomato sauce. This recipe brings you that trending look while focusing on deep, satisfying flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (penne or rigatoni work well)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup pasta water
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream until the sauce turns a uniform pink color.
  7. Add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. You want it creamy but able to coat the pasta well.
  8. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the pink sauce.
  10. Serve immediately, perhaps with an extra sprinkle of cheese.

Notes

  • The cream and tomato ratio is key for that perfect shade and texture. Adjust cream slightly based on the thickness of your crushed tomatoes.
  • Using starchy pasta water helps the sauce cling beautifully to the pasta.
  • Richard always says the secret to a good tomato sauce is patience—letting the tomatoes simmer deepens the flavor.

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