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Marry Me Pasta Recipe

Marry Me Pasta Recipe: A Creamy Dream to Impress Anyone

This Marry Me Pasta Recipe is a creamy dish that impresses anyone, perfect for romantic dinners or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Linguini can be swapped with spaghetti or penne
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes oil-packed for extra richness
  • 3 tbsp Butter or ghee for non-dairy
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced, for maximum flavor
  • 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes omit for a milder dish
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme double amount if using fresh
  • 1 tsp Chicken Bouillon Powder or vegetable bouillon for vegetarian
  • 1 cup Light Cream or heavy cream for a richer sauce
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil or parsley as alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Tomato Paste: Finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes and blend with a bit of their jar oil until smooth.
  2. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add linguini, and cook until al dente (9-11 minutes). Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics: Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, and bouillon powder. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Create the Creamy Sauce: Gradually stir in cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes until tiny bubbles form.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Stir in Parmesan and sun-dried tomato paste, season, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  6. Adjust the Sauce: If too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency and adjust seasoning.
  7. Toss the Pasta: Add drained linguini to skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Plate the pasta garnished with Parmesan and basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 16gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use al dente linguini for best texture and avoid boiling cream to maintain its silky consistency.

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