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Marry Me Pasta Recipe

Marry Me Pasta Recipe: The Creamy Dish That Steals Hearts

Marry Me Pasta Recipe is a creamy, delicious dish that could make someone fall head over heels.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Linguini or noodle of choice
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped or blended with oil
  • 4 tbsp Butter can substitute with olive oil for a dairy-free version
  • 3 cloves Garlic (grated) fresh garlic is preferred
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste or omit
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme substitute with fresh thyme if available
  • 1 tbsp Chicken bouillon powder or vegetable bouillon for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Light cream heavy cream can be used for a richer taste
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated) essential for flavor
For Seasoning and Freshness
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Reserved pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet or saucepan
  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop sun-dried tomatoes and blend with a tablespoon of their oil until you achieve a chunky paste.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguini and cook until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, and chicken bouillon powder. Stir for about 1 minute.
  4. Reduce heat to low, pour in light cream, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Gradually add parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomato paste.
  5. Add drained pasta to skillet, toss gently to coat. Gradually mix in reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.
  6. Plate pasta and top with extra parmesan and fresh basil. Optionally, drizzle with sun-dried tomato oil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor and adjust creaminess according to preference.

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