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This indulgent Italian pink sauce is a luxurious blend of tomato and cream, elevated with crumbled sausage and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Toss it with pasta for a restaurant-worthy dinner that’s surprisingly easy to make at home.

🍴 Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy), casings removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
• 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni work well)
• Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

🔥 Instructions
Cook the Sausage:
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Crumble in the sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove excess grease if needed.

Sauté Aromatics:
Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper to the sausage. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes.

Add Tomatoes & Simmer:
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10–15 minutes to let flavors meld.

Make it Creamy:
Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix until the sauce is smooth and pink in color. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Toss & Serve:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with the pink sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs and more Parmesan if desired.

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💡 Helpful Tip: Want to turn up the flavor? Deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine after browning the sausage before adding the tomatoes.