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Creamy Marry Me Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A quick and easy creamy pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs, perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained, reserve 1 tablespoon oil)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus reserved sun-dried tomato oil)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 ounces of fettuccine and cook according to package instructions (usually 10-12 minutes) until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil plus 1 tablespoon reserved sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped shallot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent, but not browned.
  3. Stir in ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cooking another 2 minutes to warm through and release flavor.
  4. Pour in ½ cup chicken broth and gently scrape the pan bottom to deglaze. Let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Let the sauce thicken gently, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. Mix in ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using). Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water as needed—start with ¼ cup and add more for a looser sauce.
  7. Add drained pasta directly to the skillet, tossing gently to coat every strand with sauce. Cook together for 1-2 minutes to marry flavors.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup chopped fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes on top if desired.

Notes

Keep heat moderate when adding cream and cheese to avoid sauce separation. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Toss pasta in sauce off heat to maintain silky texture. Freshly grated Parmesan improves melt quality. Avoid browning garlic and shallots to prevent bitterness.

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Keywords: creamy pasta, marry me pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, easy pasta recipe, quick dinner, comfort food, fettuccine, linguine

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