Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Pink Pasta Recipe || How To Make Pink Pasta || Penne Pasta Recipe || Pasta With Mozzarella Cheese

Login to Save
Gyan Kitchen
Gyan Kitchen
27 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Gyan Kitchen to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Pink Pasta

Cultural Context

Pink Pasta, often known as Pasta alla Vodka, has its roots in Italian-American cuisine, gaining popularity in the 1980s. This dish combines the richness of cream with the tang of tomato sauce, creating a delightful pink hue. It is often served in Italian restaurants and has become a beloved comfort food for many. Today, variations abound, with some adding proteins like chicken or shrimp, while others experiment with different herbs and spices.

ItalianITmain
40 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
12 oz penne pasta
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon cumin powder

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

vodka

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: water with lemon juice

White grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: Nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

1

Boil water in a large pot and add salt and cooking oil.

2

Add penne pasta to the boiling water and cook for about 7 minutes.

3

Strain the pasta and rinse with cold water, then set aside.

4

In a skillet, heat olive oil and add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until golden brown.

5

Add black pepper powder and cumin powder, stirring for about a minute.

6

Pour in the tomato sauce and mix well, cooking for about 40 minutes on medium flame.

7

Add heavy cream to the sauce and mix thoroughly.

8

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and gently mix well.

9

Top the pasta with mozzarella cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

large potskilletcolanderwooden spoonmeasuring cups

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Pasta alla VodkaPasta Rosa
Local Name: Pasta Rosa

More Pink Pasta Videos

(3 videos)

Similar Italian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)