Description
This Italian Pink Sauce recipe combines creamy heavy cream with savory marinara and Parmesan cheese, enhanced by a touch of garlic and red pepper flakes to create a smooth, flavorful sauce perfect for pasta dishes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat the saucepan: Place a saucepan over medium heat to prepare for combining the ingredients.
- Add heavy cream: Pour 1 cup of heavy cream into the heated saucepan.
- Add marinara sauce: Pour 1 cup of marinara sauce into the saucepan with the heavy cream.
- Combine ingredients: Stir the mixture well to ensure the heavy cream and marinara sauce are fully blended.
- Add Parmesan cheese: Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and stir to incorporate.
- Add red pepper flakes: Add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy kick.
- Add garlic powder: Include 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder to enhance the flavor.
- Heat through: Continue stirring the sauce as it heats, ensuring all ingredients meld together.
- Simmer: Allow the sauce to simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat: Take the saucepan off the stove once the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve: Pour the Italian Pink Sauce over your favorite cooked pasta.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade Italian Pink Sauce meal.
Notes
- Use full-fat heavy cream for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Simmer gently to avoid curdling the cream.
- This sauce pairs best with pasta types like penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
