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Marry Me Pasta: The Meatless Masterpiece That Lives Up To Its Name

Marry Me Pasta: The Meatless Masterpiece That Lives Up To Its Name
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A rich, creamy, and flavor-packed pasta inspired by the viral Marry Me Chicken, but made completely meatless. With sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, basil, and a silky cream sauce, this dish is simple enough for weeknights but special enough for guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ tablespoons butter

  • 4 cloves garlic, grated

  • 2 cups light cream

  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes

  • 1 tablespoon oil from the sun-dried tomato jar

  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped

  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (add more for extra heat!)

  • ¾ box thin linguine or any long pasta (or 3 cups dry short pasta)

  • Reserved pasta water (about ¼ cup)

Instructions

1. Make the Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

Finely chop the ½ cup of sun-dried tomatoes.
Add them to a blender or small food processor with 1 tablespoon of the oil from the jar.
Pulse until you have a coarse paste, scraping down the sides as needed.

2. Cook the Pasta

Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente.
Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

3. Start the Sauce

In a large non-stick pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add grated garlic, crushed red pepper, dried thyme, and chicken bouillon powder.
Cook for 1 minute, just until fragrant.

4. Add the Cream

Pour in the light cream and cook for about 5 minutes, keeping it at a light simmer (do not boil).

5. Build the Flavor

Stir in:

  • Parmesan

  • Sun-dried tomato paste

  • Fresh basil

  • Salt, pepper, and garlic powder

Simmer 5–7 minutes.
Thin with pasta water if needed and skim excess oil if desired.

6. Combine

Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat completely.
Turn off heat, garnish with extra Parmesan, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and gives the sauce a smoother texture.

  • Don’t skip the sun-dried tomato paste — it gives the sauce its deep flavor and color.

  • If you prefer a lighter sauce, replace half the cream with whole milk.

  • Add spinach, roasted peppers, or mushrooms to bulk it up without meat.

  • For spice lovers, add more crushed red pepper or a dash of chili oil.

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