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Marry Me Pasta Recipe

Creamy Marry Me Pasta Recipe that Wins Hearts Every Time

A heartwarming Marry Me Pasta recipe that's easy to prepare and full of creamy goodness, perfect for romantic dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Linguini or Noodle of Choice
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes packed in oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for a dairy-free option
  • 3 cloves Garlic (grated) fresh recommended
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder or vegetable bouillon for vegetarian
  • 1 cup Light Cream or heavy cream for thicker texture
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) or nutritional yeast for vegan
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil or omit if not available
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Pasta Water reserved before draining

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare sun-dried tomato paste by blending chopped sun-dried tomatoes until chunky.
  2. Cook pasta in salted boiling water for about 8-10 minutes until al dente, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, and bouillon powder for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in light cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens.
  5. Mix in the sun-dried tomato paste and parmesan cheese, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently and add a splash of cream if needed to restore sauce consistency.

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