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a bowl of spaghettini with blush sauce topped with fresh parmesan cheese
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Spaghettini in Blush Sauce

This spaghettini in blush sauce is a simple pasta dish yet packed with flavor. It’s saucy, it’s creamy, it’s dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: blush sauce, spaghettini
Servings: 4
Calories: 532kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce spaghettini or Spaghetti, uncooked
  • 26 ounce tomatoes canned, whole
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¾ cup half and half
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup basil fresh, chopped
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling water according to package directions.
  • In a large frying pan or skillet, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook for two minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, seasoning and wine. Bring to a simmer and cover. Cook for 10 minutes or until sauce is very thick while stirring well. Add salt, pepper and chili flakes.
  • Add the half and half to the skillet and cook until bubbly. Stir well.
  • Add the pasta to the pan. Toss and cook for a few minutes or until sauce is thick and pasta is well coated.
  • Serve garnished with basil and cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1898IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 2mg