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Rosy Creamy Fettuccine
girlcomfortzone
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Rosy Creamy Fettuccine
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Rosy Creamy Fettuccine

A delightful and easy-to-make rosy creamy fettuccine recipe, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This pasta dish combines tender fettuccine with a rich, velvety sauce made from sautéed aromatics, tomato paste, heavy cream, and cream cheese, finished with fresh parsley and Parmesan. It's a comforting and flavorful pasta that comes together in under 30 minutes.
#Creamy pasta
#Fettuccine
#Rosy sauce
#Easy recipe
#Quick meal
#Comfort food
#TikTok recipe
Finished Rosy Creamy Fettuccine with Garnish
Finished Rosy Creamy Fettuccine with Garnish

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
850
Calories
25g
Protein
70g
Carbs
55g
Fat
Fettuccine being tossed in the creamy rosy sauce
Fettuccine being tossed in the creamy rosy sauce

Ingredients

  • Fettuccine pasta
    (or about half a standard package)

    250 g
  • Onion
    (diced)

    1 small
  • Garlic
    (minced)

    2 cloves
  • Olive oil

    1 tablespoon
  • Tomato paste

    2 tablespoons
  • Heavy cream
    ((about 240ml))

    1 cup
  • Cream cheese
    ((about 113g), softened)

    4 oz
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Black pepper

    to taste
  • Fresh parsley
    (chopped, for garnish)

    2 tablespoons
  • Parmesan cheese
    (freshly grated, for garnish)

    2 tablespoons
Servings: 2
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The creamy rosy sauce simmering in the pan
The creamy rosy sauce simmering in the pan

Instructions

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  • 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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    Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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    Ensure the water is generously salted for flavorful pasta.
  • 2

    While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
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    While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
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    Don't overcrowd the pan; cook onions evenly for best flavor.
  • 3

    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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    Garlic burns quickly; keep it moving in the pan.
  • 4

    Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor.
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    Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor.
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    Cooking tomato paste helps remove its raw flavor and intensifies its richness.
  • 5

    Pour in the heavy cream and add the softened cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese has melted completely and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
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    Pour in the heavy cream and add the softened cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese has melted completely and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
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    Stirring prevents the cream cheese from clumping and ensures a silky sauce.
  • 6

    Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
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    Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
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    Taste and adjust seasonings; you can always add more, but you can't take it out!
  • 7

    Drain the cooked fettuccine, reserving about half a cup of pasta water. Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the rosy cream sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.
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    Drain the cooked fettuccine, reserving about half a cup of pasta water. Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the rosy cream sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.
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    If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
  • 8

    Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
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    Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
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    Fresh herbs and cheese add a burst of flavor and freshness.
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