Description
Creamy Marry Me Pasta is a delightful and indulgent pasta dish that combines the richness of heavy cream with the tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. This Italian-American inspired recipe is perfect for a cozy date night or a special dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, packed in oil)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil
- Extra Parmesan and basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil penne pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add sun-dried tomatoes, cream, and broth. Simmer and add Parmesan.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed. Add basil.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and basil. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added protein, include cooked chicken or shrimp.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
