Everyone's making pink sauce pasta right now, and the good news is you don't need cream colour or maida to do it. This creamy pink sauce comes together from just tomato and curd, tossed through high-protein Millet Me Quinoa Pasta. Four core ingredients, about 12 minutes, and a plate that actually loves you back.
Why Quinoa Pasta?
Millet Me Quinoa Pasta is part of our Low-Carb Meal Swap Kit, a simple way to swap refined-flour pasta and noodles for millet and quinoa versions without changing how you cook. Quinoa is a complete plant protein, so this pasta keeps you fuller for longer and gives you steady energy instead of the usual mid-afternoon carb crash. Finished with good olive oil and a drizzle of chilli oil, it tastes like a restaurant plate.
Quinoa Pasta in Creamy Pink Sauce
Time: 12 min | Serves: 2 | Product: Millet Me Quinoa Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pack Millet Me Quinoa Pasta
- 2 cloves garlic + 1 tbsp Kuizeens Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp tomato puree + 3 tbsp curd (or fresh cream)
- Salt, oregano, and a drizzle of Kuizeens Chilli Oil to finish
Method
- Boil the quinoa pasta for 8 to 9 minutes until al dente, then drain (save a little pasta water).
- Saute the garlic in olive oil, add the tomato puree and curd, and whisk into a smooth, creamy pink sauce. Loosen with a splash of pasta water if needed.
- Toss the pasta through the sauce, season with salt and oregano, and finish with a drizzle of chilli oil. Serve hot.
Tip: Add the curd on low heat and keep whisking so the sauce stays silky and doesn't split. That's what gives it the perfect pink colour.
The honest verdict
No maida. High protein. Low carb. Quinoa doing the heavy lifting, good olive oil instead of refined, and chilli oil for that restaurant-style kick. This is what eating healthy actually looks like when it's convenient, real ingredients, ready before your chai gets cold.
Want to make it tonight? Grab the Millet Me Low-Carb Meal Swap Kit, Quinoa Pasta and Jowar Noodles in one box.
Frequently asked questions
Is quinoa pasta healthier than regular pasta?
Yes. Quinoa is a complete plant protein and Millet Me Quinoa Pasta contains no maida, so it is higher in protein and gentler on blood sugar than refined-flour pasta, keeping you fuller for longer.
What makes the sauce pink without colouring?
Classic pink (rose) sauce gets its colour naturally from combining a red tomato base with white curd or cream. No food colour needed.
How long does quinoa pasta take to cook?
About 8 to 9 minutes of boiling to reach an al dente texture, plus a couple of minutes to build the sauce, roughly 12 minutes start to finish.