Description
Creamy Marry Me Pasta is a rich and flavorful pasta dish that will win over your taste buds with its luxurious combination of sun-dried tomatoes, creamy sauce, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner for two.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (plus more for garnish)
- Optional: cooked sliced chicken or shrimp for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano in olive oil. Add sun-dried tomatoes, cream, broth, Parmesan, and spices. Simmer until thickened. Stir in mozzarella until melted.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, add basil, and optional meat. Garnish with basil and enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can use jarred sun-dried tomatoes in oil—just drain before using.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and skip the meat.
- This sauce also works well with other pasta shapes like rigatoni or linguine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
