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Rosé pasta in a bowl with a glass of wine, and red pepper flakes.

Creamy Rosé Pasta Recipe (Easy Pink Pasta Sauce)

Allie Hagerty
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Pasta
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • large skillet
  • Wooden Spoon or silicone spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Fine grater (for Parmesan cheese)
  • chef's knife

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ½ cup rosé wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Additional grated Parmesan
  • Fresh basil leaves chopped

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and butter. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until it deepens in color and caramelizes slightly.
  • Pour in the rosé wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
  • Add the cooked pasta directly into the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add small amounts of reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Plate the pasta and garnish with additional Parmesan and fresh basil, if desired.

Notes

Don’t skip cooking the tomato paste – Letting it caramelize for a few minutes deepens the flavor and removes any raw taste.
Use freshly grated Parmesan – Pre-grated cheese won’t melt as smoothly into the sauce.
Save the pasta water – Adding a little bit helps emulsify the sauce and keeps it from being too thick or dry.
Simmer the sauce on low heat – This helps everything come together smoothly without breaking the creamy sauce.

 

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 674kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 16gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 557mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1341IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 2mg
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