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Marry Me Pasta

Marry Me Pasta: A Creamy Dish Guaranteed to Melt Hearts

Marry Me Pasta is a creamy and delicious dish that's sure to impress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Linguini Can substitute with spaghetti or penne
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with light cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is the best option
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Grated well
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Can substitute with Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder Can substitute with vegetable bouillon
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Can substitute with parsley
  • to taste Salt Essential for enhancing flavor
  • to taste Pepper Essential for enhancing flavor

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes and blend them with a tablespoon of reserved oil until smooth.
  2. Bring salted water to a boil, add the linguini, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add heavy cream to the skillet and simmer gently before incorporating the sun-dried tomato paste, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  5. Add the drained linguini to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.
  6. Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Maintain a gentle simmer to prevent curdling and reserve enough pasta water for desired sauce thickness. Let rested pasta meld flavors before serving.

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