Blush Sauce

Name: Blush Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream, divided; 1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Tangy tomatoes are tempered with white wine and smooth cream for a lovely pink blush sauce that will elevate humble pasta with its elegant color and flavor.

Updated at: Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:01:50 GMT