Marry Me Pasta Recipe

A creamy, rich tomato-based pasta dish that’s so delicious it might just lead to a proposal! Marry Me Pasta features a velvety sauce made with San Marzano tomatoes, heavy cream, and savory chicken broth, creating the perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for date nights, special occasions, or simply indulging in restaurant-quality pasta at home

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 642kcal

Cost: $24

Equipment

Large pasta pot
Large skillet or sauté pan 12-inch recommended
Sharp knife for prep work
Colander
Wooden spoon or silicone spatula for stirring

Ingredients

the Pasta

450 g penne or rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons kosher salt for pasta water

the Sauce

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion finely diced
6 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup Chicken broth
28 oz San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes Hand-crushed
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano freshly grated
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Prep Ingredients

Finely dice onion
Mince garlic
Hand-crush tomatoes

Cook Pasta

Boil salted water
Cook pasta 2 minutes less than package instructions
Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining

Make Sauce

Sauté onion in olive oil (5 mins)
Add garlic and red pepper flakes (1 min)
Add chicken broth, reduce by half (2-3 mins)
Add tomatoes, simmer (10 mins)
Stir in cream and butter (5 mins)

Finish Dish

Add pasta to sauce
Add ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
Stir in pasta water as needed
Cook until pasta is al dente
Season with salt and pepper
Garnish with basil

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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