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Marry Me Pasta

A creamy, garlicky pasta dish that combines sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan, perfect for a romantic dinner or a comforting weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoons butter Melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated
  • 2 cups light cream
  • 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese Quality matters
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes Plus 1 tablespoon oil from the jar
  • 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 flakes Adjust to taste
For the Pasta
  • 3/4 box thin linguini Or about 3 cups of dry short noodles
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water To adjust the sauce's consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely chop your sun-dried tomatoes and add them to a blender with a tablespoon of the oil from the jar. Pulse until you achieve a coarse paste.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook your noodles until al dente, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining.
Cooking the Sauce
  1. In a large non-stick pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Sauté the grated garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, dried thyme, and chicken bouillon powder for about a minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the light cream and simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the fresh Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomato paste, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and basil. Let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  5. Add the cooked noodles and mix thoroughly until every strand is coated. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a vegan option, replace the cream with a plant-based alternative and use nutritional yeast in place of Parmesan.

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