Marry me pasta

Marry Me Pasta is one of those brilliant midweek recipes that feels far more special than the effort it takes. Creamy, garlicky, and packed with sun‑dried tomatoes, it’s the kind of dish that wins people over instantly — hence the name. The sauce comes together in minutes, coating the pasta in a rich, velvety mix of cream, parmesan that keeps every bite interesting.

It’s comforting without being heavy, indulgent without being fussy, and perfect for nights when you want something that tastes like you’ve made a real effort. Serve it straight from the pan with a handful of fresh basil and extra parmesan, and you’ll see why this recipe has become such a favourite.

Serving Suggestions for Marry Me Pasta

  • Garlic Roasted Tomatoes Sweet, juicy, and perfect for stretching the dish.
  • Garlic Butter Steak Slices A luxurious addition. Pan‑sear a sirloin or ribeye, baste with garlic butter, then slice thinly and lay over the pasta. The buttery juices mingle beautifully with the creamy sauce.
  • Garlic Bread or Cheesy Garlic Bread Essential for scooping up every last bit of sauce.
  • Simple Green Salad Rocket or mixed leaves with lemon and olive oil to cut through the richness.
  • Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli Add crunch and colour — roast with chilli flakes and lemon zest.
  • Seasoned, crispy or grilled chicken Slice and serve on top for extra protein and texture.
  • Grilled Halloumi A great vegetarian topping that adds saltiness and bite.
  • Extra Parmesan & Fresh Basil The classic finishing touch.
  • Chilli Flakes or Calabrian Chilli Oil For a little heat.
  • Toasted Pine Nuts Adds a lovely nutty crunch.

Marry me pasta and steak

Marry me pasta

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g dried pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp onion granuals
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 400 ml chicken stock
  • 30 g sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 100 ml double cream
  • salt and pepper
  • handful of spinach

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the pasta as per packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Whilst the pasta is cooking, make the sauce. In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil and fry the garlic paste and onion granules for around 30seconds .
  • Add the flour and mix together. Then gradually add the chicken stock until all combined.
  • Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, parmesan cheese and Italian season and stir for another 5mins.
  • Add the double cream and season with salt and pepper. Stir until all combined together, add the spinach and when wilted stir in the pasta.
  • When all combined, serve immediately with some green salad, garlic bread and extra cheese sprinkled on top.