Description
A creamy, comforting pasta dish made with just three ingredients—pasta, marinara sauce, and Alfredo sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, this pink sauce pasta is rich, flavorful, and versatile enough for any night of the week.
Ingredients
12 oz gluten-free penne (or any pasta of choice)
1 cup jarred marinara or spaghetti sauce (e.g., Gino’s or Rao’s)
1 cup jarred Alfredo sauce (e.g., Rao’s)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, combine marinara and Alfredo sauce. Heat over low heat, stirring until warmed through.
- Return drained pasta to the pot and toss until evenly coated in pink sauce.
- Serve immediately while hot and creamy. Top with Parmesan or mozzarella if desired.
Notes
Add sautéed garlic or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
Mix in grilled chicken, shrimp, or sausage for added protein.
Boost nutrition with spinach, mushrooms, or roasted vegetables.
Use dairy-free Alfredo and gluten-free pasta to make this dish dairy-free and gluten-free.
Top with freshly grated Parmesan or mozzarella for an indulgent finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
