Quick Valentine’s Day Pink Pasta: Easy Home-Cooked Delight
A delightful and easy recipe for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, featuring a beautiful pink sauce that adds charm to your meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and tomato sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This pasta dish pairs well with a side salad and garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg