Name: Easy Creamy Rose Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta of choice; 0.25 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 shallot; 0.5 cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons vodka; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons butter; 0.5 cup parmesan; Salt and pepper; red pepper flakes

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Easy Creamy Rose Sauce

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Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Once done, drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, start the sauce. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat up the olive oil. Once hot, add in the garlic and shallot and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 3 additional minutes, stirring often.

Stir in vodka and then add in the cream and pepper flakes and mix to combine.

Mix in the cooked pasta as well as ½ cup of pasta water, the butter, and parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper and cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly.

Remove from the heat and serve with basil + an extra sprinkle of parmesan!

Notes

To store. Place the prepared pasta and sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.

To reheat. Gently rewarm leftovers in a Dutch oven or large pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat, splashing in broth, cream, almond milk, regular milk or water as needed to loosen the sauce. You can also reheat this recipe in the microwave.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom Your Tomato Paste 🍅
Cook the tomato paste in butter for 1-2 minutes before adding other ingredients to deepen its flavor and reduce any metallic taste from the can.
Vodka Flambe for Complexity 🔥
Let the vodka simmer for at least 2-3 minutes after adding to ensure the alcohol cooks off while its compounds marry with the tomato base for enhanced depth.
Minced vs. Sliced Shallots 🧅
Mince your shallots finely and cook them slowly over medium heat until they're completely translucent and sweet—this prevents sharp onion flavors from overpowering the delicate sauce.
Reserve Pasta Water Strategically 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining, then use 2-3 tablespoons to adjust sauce consistency and help it cling beautifully to your noodles.
Finish with Cold Butter Emulsion 🧈
Remove the sauce from heat and whisk in a final tablespoon of cold butter in small pieces to create a silky, restaurant-quality emulsion that elevates the entire dish.