Description
This Marry Me Pasta recipe comes together in just 20 minutes for a cozy meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 9 oz (250 grams) rigatoni or pasta of choice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 5oz (approx 150g) sun dried tomatoes, drained & chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (can sub dried oregano)
- 2 tsp paprika
- 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- Optional 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to serve
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water to use later.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan or pot on medium heat. Add the minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Stir everything together and let it cook for 2–3 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream, vegetable stock, pasta water, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let the sauce simmer on medium-low heat for 4–5 minutes, allowing it to thicken and the flavors to meld together, then add the chopped basil.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss it in the sauce, letting it cook for another 1–2 minutes to thicken slightly. If needed, add a splash more stock or reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Remove the pan from the heat and optionally add a squeeze of lemon juice, red pepper flakes, more basil, and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Salt the pasta water for an extra tasty pasta dish.
- Cook the pasta al dente (with a slight bite to it) as the pasta will continue to cook in the sauce.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texutre.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g