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Marry Me Pesto Pasta (In A Creamy Tuscan Sauce)
5 from 4 votes

Marry Me Pesto Pasta (In A Creamy Tuscan Sauce)

With our fan-favorite Marry Me sauce, this Marry Me Pesto Pasta is a quick and easy cozy dinner recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 475 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta can use gluten-free, I used pappardelle, reserve ¼ cup pasta water, 226 g, any type
  • 2 Tbsp butter 28 g, unsalted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp black pepper ground
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped, 100 g
  • ½ cup pesto 100 g
  • ½ cup heavy cream 120 mL
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese 40 g, grated

Instructions

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  1. Pasta: Cook 8 oz any type of pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
  2. Flavor Base: Heat 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic, ½ tsp each salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper in a large saute pan or pot over medium heat. Cook for about 2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant.
  3. Make It Sauce: Reduce heat to medium/low. Stir in reserved pasta water, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, ½ cup pesto, and ½ cup heavy cream. Let cook for a few minutes, just to heat the sauce.
  4. Finish: Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup grated parmesan and cooked pasta. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For a vegan option use dairy-free cream (like full-fat canned coconut milk or an unflavored dairy-free creamer), vegan butter, and vegan parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 475kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 48.6g (16%) Protein 13.8g (28%) Fat 25.8g (40%) Saturated Fat 13.4g (67%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 260mg (11%) Potassium 378mg (8%) Fiber 2.8g (11%) Sugar 2.1g (4%) Calcium 184mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 475

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 475kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 48.6g 16%
Protein 13.8g 28%
Fat 25.8g 40%
Saturated Fat 13.4g 67%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 260mg 11%
Potassium 378mg 8%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Sugar 2.1g 4%
Calcium 184mg 18%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.