Caprese Penne Pasta with Pink Sauce

February 07, 2015

Pink sauce is the perfect combo of tomato sauce and Alfedo topped with mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil!

1lb penne pasta
24oz homemade marinara sauce (or store bought jar)
1/2 -1 cup heavy cream
2-3 tablespoons fresh basil (rolled and sliced)
8-16oz fresh mozzerella (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes (thinly sliced)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1-2 teaspoon salt
1lb Italian sausage (optional) (cooked and sliced)

In a deep oven safe pot heat sauce over medium low heat on the stove. If using a store bought sauce add salt to taste and 1-2 Tbs of sliced fresh basil. While sauce is heating start boiling pasta with salt....
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Nutritions

Calories
114

Sodium
428mg
17% DV

Fat
7g
12% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
8g
2% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV