And, this entire pink sauce pasta recipe takes only about 20 minutes to make, start to finish, so you will be enjoying your bowl of creamy pink sauce pasta in no time! What is pink sauce? In addition to topping the pasta with veggies and/or proteins of your choice (as I discussed in the Additions and substitutions section above), here are some delicious side dish ideas:

Salt: I used kosher salt, which is coarse grained. But you can substitute fine-grain salt instead. Just start with a little less than what is called for in the recipe and add more if needed.Next, heat the oil in a medium sauté pan. Add the onion, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 2 - 3 minutes, until the onion is softened and translucent. This pink pasta recipe starts with a base of jarred tomato sauce, but takes it up about 1000 levels, by adding fresh garlic, onion, tomato paste, and of course, heavy cream and Parmesan for that silky smooth taste and texture.

If the leftover pasta looks dry, I recommend adding a bit of extra heavy cream and/or tomato sauce to the pot before reheating on the stove top. You can also add grilled or sautéed veggies on top; try bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, and/or eggplant.Pink sauce for pasta is basically a tomato-based pasta sauce with a creamy component added in, which results in a sauce that has a pretty pinkish-orange hue. The creamy element can be heavy cream, half and half, or alfredo sauce, depending on the recipe. Keep your surfaces clear and your cabinets organised with our kitchen storage range, and add the finishing touches with kitchen accessories for great prices when you shop with us. Find High-Quality Kitchen Appliances I like using a sauté pan to make the pink pasta sauce; it has a wide, flat bottom and straight sides that are about 3 - 5 inches (~7.5 - 12.5 cm) tall. A sauté pan works well because it contains the sauce well and gives enough room to easily mix in the cooked pasta with the sauce at the end. If you don't have a sauté pan, you can use a large saucepan. Add the minced garlic to the pan with the onion. Continue to cook and stir for 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant.