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Creamy Marry Me Pasta Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A quick and easy creamy pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan, perfect for cozy dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340 g) fettuccine or preferred pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup (75 g) sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped (soak in warm water for 10 minutes if dry-packed)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz (340 g) of fettuccine and cook according to package instructions (usually 10-12 minutes) until al dente. Drain, reserving about ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water, and set aside.
  2. If using dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes to soften, then chop finely. If packed in oil, just drain and chop.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes; cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Slowly pour in 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat.
  6. Gradually add ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan, stirring until melted and the sauce thickens slightly (about 3-4 minutes). Add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  7. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter if desired for extra richness.
  8. Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing thoroughly to coat every strand in the sauce. Add a bit of pasta water if needed to help the sauce cling.
  9. Turn off heat and sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil over the pasta. Toss gently.
  10. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan.

Notes

Sauté garlic gently to avoid bitterness. Use fresh Parmesan for best melting. Add cream slowly and keep stirring to maintain a smooth sauce. Reserve pasta water to help sauce cling to pasta. Avoid high heat to prevent sauce separation. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with vegan alternatives.

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

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