Best Pink Mediterranean Pasta Sauce Recipes

PINK MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SAUCE

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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

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 lb tomatoes, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped (about 8 oz.)
1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 -3 tablespoons vegetable stock (optional) or 2 -3 tablespoons water (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 lb penne (a 450-500 g box- I mix regular and whole wheat, and I think it tastes best that way)
coarse salt and black pepper, to serve

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.

PINK SAUCE PASTA

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The most delicious pink sauce pasta with a cheesy tomato cream sauce. So simple and so delicious!

Provided by Farah Abumaizar

Categories Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

300 g pasta of choice, I used penne
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small red onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 cups tomato passata (or puree or sauce-not tomato paste)
1 tsp dried basil
1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
pinch sugar
sprinkle of red chili flakes
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1/3-1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions, then drain, reserving some of the pasta water.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the tomato passata, dried basil, crumbled chicken bouillon cube, sugar, red chili flakes and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for a few minutes, then add the cream, milk and the shredded mozzarella.
Add the cooked pasta, toss to combine and warm through for a few minutes. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

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