Creamy Pink Sauce Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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300g pasta of choice (penne recommended)
→ Sauce Base
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small red onion, minced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
→ Sauce
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1½ cups tomato passata (or puree/sauce)
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½ cup heavy cream
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½ cup milk
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⅓-½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
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Pinch sugar
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Red chili flakes to taste
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
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Heat butter and oil in large skillet. Cook minced onion 4-5 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
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Add passata, basil, bouillon, sugar, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Simmer briefly, then add cream, milk and mozzarella.
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Add cooked pasta and toss to combine. Heat through, adding pasta water if needed to thin sauce. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Can add chicken or shrimp if desired
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Best served immediately
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Use pasta water to adjust sauce consistency