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ITALIAN SURPRISE
This 4-Ingredient Strawberry Pasta Is Sweet, Creamy, and Unexpected
★★★★★
5.0 (220)|(2 Reviews)Tender lumache pasta tossed in a velvety cream sauce infused with ripe crushed strawberries and fresh mint.
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By Jamie Anulewicz (Recipe Developer)•Published May 12, 2026
⏱ 25 mins
Simply Recipes / Jamie Anulewicz🔥 360 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Unique conversation starter that tastes subtly sweet and wonderfully savory.
- Just 4 simple ingredients.
ITALIAN SURPRISE
This 4-Ingredient Strawberry Pasta Is Sweet, Creamy, and Unexpected
A classic specialty from the Veneto region of Northern Italy. Sweet ripe strawberries pureed and gently simmered with heavy cream, butter, and black pepper create a delicate, floral pink sauce for pasta. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings4 servings
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Ingredients
- 12 oz short curved pasta (like lumache or farfalle)
- 2 cups ripe fresh strawberries, hulled and coarsely pureed
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream & 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh torn mint leaves & freshly cracked black pepper
Directions
1
Cook pasta al dente
Boil pasta in salted water for 9–10 minutes until al dente; drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
2
Simmer strawberry cream sauce
In a wide skillet, melt butter with strawberry puree. Stir in heavy cream; simmer gently for 3 minutes until silky.
3
Toss pasta and garnish
Add hot pasta to sauce. Toss 1 minute until coated. Garnish with fresh mint and cracked black pepper.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- A few grinds of coarse black pepper balances the strawberry sweetness with gentle heat.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories360 kcal
Protein8g
Carbs52g
Total Fat14g
Sodium: 80mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
