Italian pink sauce is one of the most simple sauces to prepare for seasoning any type of pasta (also called Rose or Parma Rosa Sauce). You can prepare it in only 20 minutes, so it makes it a perfect option for a fast yet super yummy lunch or dinner.
Your delicious pasta sauce is just a few simple steps away… try it and let us know what you think!
Italian Pink Sauce Recipe (Parma Rosa Sauce/Rose)
A luxurious Italian pink sauce recipe that blends tomato sauce with a decadent cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, extra virgin
- 1 Shallot, finely chopped
- 14 ounces Tomato Puree, canned
- 1 teaspoon Sugar, granulated
- ¾ cup Heavy Cream
- 2 teaspoons Basil, dried
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add finely chopped shallot and saute for a few minutes.
- Pour in tomato puree, sugar, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper, and stir well to combine.
- Cook the pink sauce for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Add in heavy cream and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and serve with your favorite pasta.
Notes
- You can use parma rosa sauce with any type of pasta.
- It tastes best fresh, but you can leave the heavy cream out and freeze some of this sauce for later, then incorporate the heavy cream when you want to use it again.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Please rate it above!
If you like this post, then we definitely recommend checking out our Pink Pasta Recipes post.