Pink Sauce Pasta Recipe | Red & White Sauce Pasta
Pink sauce pasta is made by tossing pasta noodles in a tangy and creamy sauce made with a blend of red and white sauces.
Recipe Info
Ingredients For Pink Sauce Pasta Recipe | Red & White Sauce Pasta
For cooking the pasta
- 2 Cup Penne Pasta
- 2 Teaspoons Cooking Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
For making the white sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Maida (Plain Flour)
- 1 Cup Milk
For making the pasta
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Small Onion
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 Cup Green Capsicum (Bell Pepper / Shimla Mirch) diced
- 2 Tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoon Tomato Ketchup
- 3 Tablespoon Basil Leaves
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Red Chilli Flakes
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
- 1/2 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 Tablespoon Mixed Italian Seasoning
- 2 Teaspoons Salt
- 1/4 Cup Grated Mozzarella
- 1 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
Step By Step Instructions for Pink Sauce Pasta Recipe | Red & White Sauce Pasta
- Heat water in a pot and add penne pasta to it. Add some oil and salt to prevent the pasta from sticking together. Cover the pot and cook the pasta as per the cooking instructions on the packet. Then drain and set aside.2 Cup Penne Pasta, 2 Teaspoons Cooking Oil, 1 Teaspoon Salt
- The to make the white sauce, add some butter to a pan. Then add some maida (plain flour) to the pan.2 Tablespoons Butter, 2 Tablespoons Maida (Plain Flour)
- Roast it for a minute till the maida is cooked.
- Then add milk to the pan slowly and whisk the mixture. Bring it to a boil and cook it for 2-3 minutes to make a silky sauce. Then set the sauce aside.1 Cup Milk
- In a different pan, heat some butter in a pan.1 Tablespoon Butter
- Then add some minced garlic to the pan and cook for a minute.3 Cloves Garlic
- Add finely chopped onions as well. Fry them for 2-3 minutes till they become translucent.1 Small Onion
- Add diced zucchini to the pan.1 Zucchini
- Also add diced bell peppers.1 Cup Green Capsicum (Bell Pepper / Shimla Mirch)
- Cook the vegetables for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
- Add tomato puree to the pan. I have blanched 2 tomatoes in the microwave for 3 minutes and removed their skin to make a puree. You can also use canned tomato puree.2 Tomatoes
- Simmer the tomato puree for 5-6 minutes till the tomatoes are cooked and the gravy reduces.
- Then add some tomato ketchup to the gravy and mix well.2 Tablespoon Tomato Ketchup
- Add some chopped fresh basil leaves to the pan.3 Tablespoon Basil Leaves
- Then add red chilli flakes, black pepper powder, oregano, mixed Italian seasoning and salt.1 Tablespoon Dried Red Chilli Flakes, 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), 1/2 Tablespoon Dried Oregano, 2 Teaspoons Salt, 1/2 Tablespoon Mixed Italian Seasoning
- Mix all the ingredients well and cook for a minute.
- Add the white sauce prepared earlier to the gravy.
- Mix the white sauce with the gravy. Add a few tablespoons of water if needed to adjust the consistency.
- Add grated mozzarella cheese to the sauce.1/4 Cup Grated Mozzarella
- Mix well till the cheese melts and incorporates well into the gravy.
- Then add the cooked pasta to the pan. Fold to mix well with the sauce.
- Pink sauce pasta is ready. Serve it hot, garnished with basil and grated parmesan cheese.1 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
