Marry Me Pasta
550kcal
Ingredients
Pasta and Cooking Essentials
- 3/4 box thin linguini or other long noodle of your choice If using short noodles, use about 3 cups of dry noodles.
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 cups light cream Can substitute with heavy cream for a richer sauce.
- 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes Chop finely to make a paste.
- 1 tablespoon oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper Add more for extra spice.
For Serving
- Reserved pasta water To thin the sauce as needed.
Method
Prepare Sun-Dried Tomato Paste
- Chop the sun-dried tomatoes finely and combine with 1 tablespoon of the jar oil in a blender. Pulse until you achieve a coarse paste.
Cook Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions.
- Reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta water and set aside, then strain the noodles.
Prepare Sauce
- Melt butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add grated garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, dried thyme, and chicken bouillon powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in light cream and heat for about 5 minutes, alternating between medium and medium-low. Keep a simmer, do not boil.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomato paste, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and fresh basil. Mix to combine and let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Use reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as desired.
Combine and Serve
- Add cooked noodles to the sauce and stir well to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories550kcalCarbohydrates60gProtein20gFat25gSaturated Fat14gSodium800mgFiber2gSugar3g
Notes
Ingredient substitutions: Roasted red peppers can be used in place of sun-dried tomatoes. For variations, consider adding cooked chicken or shrimp, or spinach for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with added cream or reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.