Creamy Pink Pasta
This Creamy Pink Pasta is as beautiful as it is delicious! Made with rotini pasta, a velvety parmesan cream sauce, and naturally colored with beet juice, this dreamy pink dish is both elegant and indulgent. Perfect for a cozy dinner, Valentine’s Day, or when you want a meal that’s as aesthetic as it is tasty!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Aesthetic Food
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup beet juice (for natural pink color)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta – Boil rotini pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics – In a pan, melt butter and sauté the chopped red onion until soft and fragrant.
- Make the Sauce – Add heavy cream, beet juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Melt the Cheese – Stir in parmesan cheese and mix until fully melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Combine & Serve – Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan option, use plant-based cream and nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.
- Adjust the beet juice for a lighter or deeper pink color.
- Garnish with fresh basil or a sprinkle of extra parmesan for added flavor.
Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/creamy-pink-pasta/