Creamy Rose Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this luscious Creamy Rose Sauce, a perfect balance of rich flavors and velvety texture. Crafted with fragrant garlic, a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, and a tomato base blended seamlessly with heavy cream, this sauce achieves a divine creaminess that’s further enriched by melted Parmesan cheese. Fresh basil leaves add a vibrant finishing touch, making it a restaurant-quality dish right from your kitchen. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta or can even be used as a gourmet pizza sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, Creamy Rose Sauce is your new go-to for indulgent yet simple comfort food.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 14 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
Directions
Step 1
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
Step 2
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the chopped garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream, combining thoroughly with the tomato base.
Step 6
Simmer for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper, ensuring the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth.
Step 8
Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the sauce just before serving.
Step 9
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, then keep warm until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 721.7 grams (721.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1329 |
| Total Fat 120.90g | 155% |
| Saturated Fat 60.30g | 301% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
| Cholesterol 280mg | 93% |
| Sodium 2438mg | 106% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26.90g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.30g | 26% |
| Total Sugars 16.60g | |
| Protein 21.80g | 44% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 564mg | 43% |
| Iron 4mg | 22% |
| Potassium 1387mg | 30% |
Source of Calories