Pink pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It gets its name from the vibrant pink sauce that coats the pasta, which is typically made with heavy cream, crushed tomatoes, and a variety of herbs and spices. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of different pasta shapes, and it can be served with a variety of toppings, making it a great option for any occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PINK SAUCE FOR PASTA (SHRIMP)
Great with pasta or rice.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place tomato puree in a measuring cup. Add enough water to make a total measure of 1 cup, place in a medium bowl. Stir in cream, ginger, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper to taste, and sugar. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds. As soon as they begin to pop, add the garlic. Stir once and add the shrimps. Stir and fry until they just turn opaque, sprinkling with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour in the pink sauce and stir. As soon as the sauce is bubbling, the dish is ready to be served with hot cooked pasta or rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 426.6 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 48.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 1004.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
PASTA WITH PINK VODKA SAUCE AND SAUSAGE
This is one that I adopted from Emeril. It's actually a recipe I've been making for years and then found his. I always use a great quality hot turkey or hot chicken italian sausage for this and find that it's just as good as the real deal, however, the true recipe calls for real hot italian sausage. I make it a bit spicier and usually serve this with penne or farfalle. If I don't spice it up too much, even my 2 and 4 year old love this one.
Provided by RedVinoGirl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until just al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain in a colander and return to the saucepan.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until browned and all pink has disappeared, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onions, salt, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the onions are soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until thick, about 2 minutes. Add the vodka and cook until the sauce reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cream and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in the basil and remove from the heat.
- Toss the sauce with the pasta to coat evenly and transfer to a pasta bowl for serving. Top with cheese and sprig of basil and serve immediately.
QUICK SEAFOOD PASTA WITH SHRIMP IN PINK CREAM SAUCE
This is a quick and easy seafood pasta recipe with shrimp in a cream sauce. I came up with it the other day when I had unexpected dinner guests and only had some frozen shrimp in the freezer. It came out so good that it is now one of my go-to recipes.
Provided by nch
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir wine and tomato paste together in a small bowl; add to the saucepan. Simmer over low heat until sauce starts to thicken, about 10 minutes. Stir shrimp into the sauce. Cook until shrimp are pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove about 2/3 of the shrimp with a slotted spoon and put in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until pureed. Return pureed shrimp to the saucepan and stir in heavy cream. Heat until warm, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the fettuccine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 928.5 calories, Carbohydrate 89.2 g, Cholesterol 340.4 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 44.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 464.6 mg, Sugar 6 g
PASTA WITH PINK SAUCE
Make and share this Pasta With Pink Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lavender Lynn
Categories Penne
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In medium skillet, saute garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce and simmer for 1 minute.
- Add wine and half and half, simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes.
- Stir well.
- Add basil and simmer for 1 minute.
- Add cooked pasta. remove from heat,
- Add cheese and stir.
- Serve.
PINK VODKA SAUCE WITH PASTA (FAST & EASY)
No one has to know how simple and quick this recipe is to make. I usually have everything on hand, so it is wonderful for those last-minute dinner guests or late night suppers.
Provided by Alan in SW Florida
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and vodka. Cook over medium heat just until you can't smell the vodka, about 5 minutes. Add the pasta sauce and cream, stirring until combined, and cook until heated.
- Serve over cooked pasta.
PINK PASTA
Serve in a dish with contrasting color for appeal. My friend made this once and I asked her for the recipe. I make this very often.
Provided by cookingsavestheday
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the campanelle pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Transfer pasta to a large bowl, add ricotta cheese, and stir so the ricotta begins to melt into the pasta.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in olive oil until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Sir tomato sauce, basil, and oregano with the onion; bring to a simmer and cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour tomato sauce over the pasta and stir until the sauce and cheese evenly coat the pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 284.5 mg, Sugar 4 g
PASTA PRIMAVERA IN LIGHT PINK CREAM SAUCE
Delicious roasted vegetables and bow tie pasta in a pink sauce. Serve with fresh grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Provided by Jcd317
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Mix carrots, broccoli, onion, zucchini, and yellow squash in a large bowl; drizzle with olive oil. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss to evenly coat vegetables. Spread coated vegetables on 2 baking sheets.
- Roast vegetables in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir and continue roasting until tender, about 10 more minutes.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes; drain and return farfalle to pot.
- Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir garlic in the melted butter until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Pour chicken stock into garlic mixture; bring to a boil. Add light cream; reduce heat and simmer. Stir tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese into sauce.
- Combine sauce, roasted vegetables, and cherry tomatoes with farfalle; toss well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 307.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
PINK MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SAUCE
This is a truly delicious pasta recipe! It is quite fast and easy, and a wonderful dish to serve to guests. Coarse salt is a must. Modified slightly from "The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen."
Provided by White Rose Child
Categories Penne
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- You can make this sauce ahead of time, and it actually tastes better the next day. Only cook enough pasta for the day you are serving it, and serve any leftover sauce with freshly cooked pasta.
- In a skillet, soften the onion in a little water over medium heat. Add the oil and garlic, and saute them, stirring often, till they are starting to caramelize.
- Add the tomatoes, pepper, crushed red pepper and salt/pepper if desired. Raise heat till juices are bubbling. Then turn it down to low and simmer 15-20 minutes, till the bell pepper is well-softened.
- In the meantime, start your pasta cooking in a large pot.
- Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend, adding a few tablespoons of stock or water as needed to make a smooth sauce. Return to the skillet, stir in the basil, cover and keep warm.
- Drain pasta and return it to the pot. Pour in the sauce and stir to coat. Serve with a sprinkle of coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, and a salad.
PASTA IN PINK SAUCE WITH SAUSAGE #RAGU
If you can't decide between red sauce and alfredo sauce, this recipe gives you the best of both worlds with a reduction in calories. It is a quick and easy pink sauce as delicious as your favorite Italian restaurant. Ragú® Recipe Contest Entry
Provided by Marietta H.
Categories Sauces
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot, start your water and dash of salt boiling for your pasta.
- In a separate non-stick pot, On medium/high heat add your olive oil, butter, and sausage links. Remove when done and set aside.
- On medium heat, add chopped onion. Cook until clear. Put pasta into boiling water.
- Add 1/2 & 1/2, tapenade, & all 3 cheeses. Stir until cheeses melt and sauce it smooth.
- Turn heat down to low and add Ragu sauce. Stir until sauce is pink and smooth.
- Slice sausage links into pieces and add to sauce. Continue to stir sauce until pasta is done.
- When pasta is done, drain and place in large bowl. Pour pink sauce with sausage over top. Serve hot.
CHICKEN PENNE PASTA WITH PINK SAUCE
Make and share this Chicken Penne Pasta With Pink Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Chicken
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain well.
- Return the pasta to the pot and set aside.
- Coat the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350°oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken cool.
- When it is cool enough to handle, dice the chicken and set aside.
- Coat a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over med-high heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Add the cooked chicken and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Add the prosciutto, green and yellow peppers, capers, and basil.
- Cooks, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until the peppers just start to soften.
- Add the chicken mixture to the reserved penne and mix well.
- Spread half of the mixture in prepared pan.
- In a bowl, combine the marinara and Alfredo sauces.
- Top the penne with 1 cup of sauce.
- Put the remaining penne mixture over the sauce, then add the remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned and the casserole is heated through.
- Remove the pan from the oven and toss the pasta thoroughly.
PINK SALMON PASTA
This is a delicious dish that has evolved over the years since I have been making it. I use angel hair pasta and the finished product I am aiming for is a 'dry' pasta dish. That is, the pasta should be coated and flavoured by the sauce, but not swimming in it. It is a very economical dish that produces a luxurious tasting result!
Provided by The Frying Finn
Categories European
Time 1h20m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Fry chopped onion, carrot, celery and garlic in ev olive oil until soft but not coloured. Add white wine and allow to completely cook away. Add tomatoes and simmer for at least an hour. Season with herbs of your choice and salt and pepper. Boil angel hair pasta in salted boiling water until done to your liking. Drain pasta.
- Now I combine the sauce, pasta and pink salmon in the following manner. I use this method because I want to produce a pasta that is only 'coated' in sauce, not 'swimming' in it. I place a saucepan over low heat and add alternate quantities of pasta and the tomato sauce and toss together until well combined. I only add enough sauce to the pasta to colour and lightly coat the pasta. When I am happy with the balance, I add the flaked salmon, tossing it through the pasta until it is all combined.
- Serve topped with parmesan or romano cheese and torn fresh basil leaves, and hot chilli (pepper) flakes if you like. Delicious!
- Enjoy.
BOW TIE PASTA WITH PINK CREAM SAUCE
Make and share this Bow Tie Pasta With Pink Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In heavy skillet over medium heat cook bacon, pepper flakes, onion and garlic and cook until onion is tender and bacon is done, about 7 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, cream and salt. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Toss with cooked pasta. Add lots of Parmesan cheese and sprinkle with parsley.
PASTA IN THE PINK WITH RED PEPPER PUREE
Make and share this Pasta in the Pink With Red Pepper Puree recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500°.
- Bring 5 quarts of water to a boil in a big pot.
- Halve the peppers, remove the seeds, and puree them in a blender; you should have about 1 cup puree.
- In a big bowl, combine all the ingredients except the pasta and butter.
- Parboil the pasta for 4 minutes; drain and add to the ingredients in the bowl; tossing to combine.
- Divide the pasta mixture among 6-8 individual, shallow, ceramic gratin dishes (1 ½ to 2 cups capacity).
- Dot with butter and bake until bubbly and brown on top, about 7-10 minutes.
PINK SALMON PASTA
Steps:
- Fry chopped onion, carrot, celery and garlic in extra virgin olive oil until soft but not coloured. Add white wine and allow to completely cook away. Add tomatoes and simmer for at least an hour. Season with herbs of your choice and salt and pepper. Boil angel hair pasta in salted boiling water until done to your liking. Drain pasta. Now combine the sauce and pasta . Only add enough of the tomato sauce to the pasta to colour and lightly coat the pasta. Toss together until evenly coated. When you are happy with the balance, add the flaked salmon, tossing it through the pasta until it is all combined. Serve topped with parmesan and torn fresh basil leaves, and hot chilli (pepper) flakes if you like. Delicious! Enjoy
PINK AND GREEN PASTA SALAD
A lovely shrimp and avocado pasta salad spiked with chopped red chili balanced by fresh basil and cilantro. Serve with crusty bread and sparkling dry Italian white wine. The salad can be made ahead of time and chilled but don't prepare and add the avocado until serving time. This a new recipe from "The Cook's Encyclopedia".
Provided by Lorac
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse under cold water and drain.
- In a bowl, combine lemon, chili pepper, half the basil and cilantro, add oil and mayonnaise and whisk until thick, season with salt and pepper.
- Add pasta, shrimp and avocado to a large bowl, gently stir in the dressing and garnish with the remaining basil and cilantro.
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. Any type of pasta can be used for pink sauce, but some shapes hold the sauce better than others. Short, tubular pastas like penne and rigatoni are good choices, as are long, flat pastas like fettuccine and linguine.
- Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better the sauce will taste. Use ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and good quality olive oil.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and won't hold the sauce as well.
- Make the sauce ahead of time. Pink sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve it. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.
- Experiment with different ingredients. There are many different ways to make pink sauce. Try adding different herbs, spices, or vegetables to create your own unique flavor.
Conclusion:
Pink sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used with a variety of dishes. It's a great way to add flavor and color to your meals. Whether you're making a simple pasta dish or a more elaborate seafood or chicken dish, pink sauce is sure to please everyone at the table.
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