Best 5 Pink Alfredo Sauce Recipes
Are you craving a creamy, flavorful sauce to jazz up your pasta dishes? Look no further than pink alfredo sauce, a delightful variation of the classic alfredo sauce that adds a vibrant pink hue and a touch of sweetness. This sauce is incredibly versatile and can be used to coat your favorite pasta, vegetables, or grilled chicken. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your family and friends, this article will guide you through the steps of making the perfect pink alfredo sauce. With its velvety texture, rich flavors, and eye-catching color, pink alfredo sauce is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY PINK VODKA SAUCE WITH PENNE
Creamy,Rich,and Smooth vodka sauce. Quick and easy! Use a vodka that you like to drink, if you can't drink it you won't eat this.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the olive oil into the pan and add the onions and garlic.
- Turn on the heat to medium-low and gently cook for a few minutes.
- Add the red pepper flakes cook 1 minute add crushed tomatoes.
- Raise the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the vodka and a pinch of salt and pepper simmer uncovered for about 8 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Add the cream and lower the heat, add drained pasta and toss in parsley.
- Stir to coat well and grate a generous amount of parmesan into the pasta using our microplane grater.
- Serve immediately sprinkled with more parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
ALFREDO SAUCE
Rich and creamy! I have found that Parmesan cheese doesn't melt well, and often substitute Gruyere cheese.
Provided by Rebecca Swift
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cheese and whisk quickly, heating through. Stir in parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 138.4 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 26.2 g, Sodium 565.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
PINK FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Don't be put off by the name. The 'pink' is the colour the cream sauce takes on with the addition of the tomatoes. It's delicious (and pink).
Provided by evelynathens
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat butter over moderately-high heat until foam subsides.
- Saute garlic and broccoli, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Remove with slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
- Add cream to skillet and simmer, stirring, for 3-5 minutes, or until thickened slightly.
- Stir in tomatoes, prosciutto and broccoli and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes; season to taste (I now puree the tomatoes before using as one of my kids does not like tomato 'pieces' in his food).
- Cook fettucine until al dente.
- In a large bowl, toss fettucine with 1/3 of the sauce until coated well.
- Transfer to serving plates and spoon remaining sauce and vegetables over.
- Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.1, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 160.2, Sodium 265, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 14.3
PINK ALFREDO SAUCE
Steps:
- Combine butter, cream and tomato paste in a saute pan. Bring to simmer over medium heat and disk until sauce tightens. Stir in parmesan cheese. Season with salt & pepper. Cook pasta in salted boiling water for 4 minutes and drain. Spoon warm sauce over pasta and enjoy.
CHICKEN AND PEAS WITH PINK ALFREDO SAUCE
This chicken topped with a creamy mixture of marinara sauce, half-and-half, peas and Parmesan cheese makes the perfect weeknight recipe.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat chicken with flour; place in 2-qt. baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Mix remaining ingredients; pour over chicken.
- Bake 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 31 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the sauce will taste. Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese, and avoid using pre-made or processed ingredients whenever possible.
- Cook the sauce slowly: Alfredo sauce is a slow-cooked sauce, so be patient and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
- Stir the sauce frequently: This will prevent the sauce from curdling or burning.
- Add the cheese gradually: Don't add all of the cheese at once. Add it in small batches, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and smooth.
- Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add other spices, such as nutmeg or cayenne pepper, if you like.
- Serve the sauce immediately: Alfredo sauce is best served immediately, while it is still hot and creamy. It can be served over pasta, vegetables, or chicken.
Conclusion:
Alfredo sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a classic Italian sauce that is easy to make at home. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and creamy Alfredo sauce that your family and friends will love.
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