Marry Me Pasta

This Marry Me Pasta is a creamy, comforting twist on the famous Marry Me Chicken recipe, reimagined here as a vegetarian pasta dish built around a luscious sun-dried tomato sauce, cream, Parmesan, garlic, and herbs. It has the same rich, swoon-worthy flavour profile people love – indulgent, silky, and deeply savoury – but with pasta taking centre stage instead of meat, making it perfect for cozy dinners, date nights, or a simple yet romantic meal at home.

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This recipe came together while I was thinking about the iconic Marry Me Chicken – a dish that’s become synonymous with romance, comfort, and that cook-this-and-they’ll-fall-in-love energy.

I did briefly consider adding chicken here as well, but in the end, I decided to go in a slightly different direction. Leaning into more Italian methods and ingredients, chicken didn’t feel like the most natural pairing, and I loved the idea of letting the sauce shine on its own. The result is a creamy, elegant pasta that still feels indulgent and romantic, without needing anything extra. So, let’s dive into this Marry Me Pasta.

Why You’ll Love This Marry Me Pasta

• Creamy and indulgent. The sauce is rich without being heavy, clinging beautifully to every piece of pasta.
• Vegetarian and elegant. A satisfying meatless dish that still feels complete and comforting.
• Texture-forward. Half of the sun-dried tomatoes are left roughly chopped, adding little bursts of chewy, savoury texture.
• Weeknight-friendly. Ready in about 30 minutes, yet polished enough for a cozy dinner with guests.

Flavour and Texture Profile

This Marry Me Pasta is creamy, savoury, and gently aromatic. The sauce is smooth and glossy, while the roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes provide pleasant chew and contrast. Parmesan adds nuttiness, thyme brings subtle earthiness, and a pinch of chili flakes rounds everything out with warmth rather than heat.

Ingredients You’ll Need for This Marry Me Pasta

For this Marry Me Pasta recipe, you’ll need just a handful of well-chosen ingredients that build layers of flavour.

• Pasta. Short shapes like fusilli or rigatoni work especially well here.
• Sun-dried tomatoes. Use a mix of finely chopped and roughly chopped pieces for both flavour and texture.
• Heavy cream. The backbone of the sauce, making it lush and smooth.
• Light cream or milk. Loosens the sauce slightly and keeps it from feeling too heavy.
• Grated Parmesan. Adds savoury depth and helps thicken the sauce naturally.
• Olive oil. Preferably from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes for extra depth, though good-quality olive oil works just fine.
• Garlic. Fresh cloves form the aromatic base of the sauce.
• Chili flakes. Just enough to provide gentle warmth without overpowering the dish.
• Fresh thyme. Adds an earthy, subtle herbal note that balances the richness of the sauce.
• Fresh herbs. Basil (ideally) if you have it, or parsley and oregano as a simple alternative.

How to Make Marry Me Pasta

To make this Marry Me Pasta, start by building the sauce directly in a pan while the pasta cooks.

Heat olive oil and gently sauté garlic, thyme, and chili flakes until fragrant. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, keeping some pieces roughly chopped for texture, and let them soften briefly. Pour in the cream and milk, then simmer until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth, adjusting the consistency with a splash of pasta water if needed. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and finish with fresh herbs.

More Creamy Pasta Recipes

Are you looking for more creamy pasta recipes, like this Marry Me Pasta? Be sure to check more recipes below:

• Creamy Tomato Ham Pasta (Pasta al Baffo)
• Skillet Gnocchi with Marry Me Chicken Sauce
• Creamy Fontina Ham Pasta (Pasta Alla Valdostana)
• Creamy Chestnut Pasta with Prosciutto, Rosemary, and Nutmeg
• Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta – An Easy and Elegant Dish

I hope you like this Marry Me Pasta with a Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, and you will give it a try shortly. If you make it, please let me know in the comment section of this post below, send me an Instagram message, or share your photos by adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.

Cheers!

Marry Me Pasta (Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce)

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

Creamy Marry Me Pasta made with sun-dried tomatoes, cream, Parmesan, and herbs. Rich, comforting vegetarian pasta ready in about 30 minutes.

Course: Pasta and GnocchiCuisine: American-ItalianDifficulty: Easy

5.0 from 2 votes

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Servings

2

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Prep time

10

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Cooking time

20

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Ingredients

• about 8 oz (200-225 g) dried pasta (fusilli, rigatoni, or similar)

• 2 tbsp olive oil use from sun-dried tomatoes, if it’s good quality

• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 cup (55 g) sun-dried tomatoes, or more as desired

• ½ cup (120 ml) heavy (35%) cream, or more as desired

• ¼ cup (60 ml) light (10%) cream, or more as desired

• ¼ cup (60 ml) broth, or more as desired

• ¼ cup (25 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese

• ¼ tsp chili flakes, or to taste

• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

• Salt, to taste

• Fresh basil, parsley, or oregano, for finishing

Directions

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, thyme, and chili flakes and cook briefly until fragrant.
• Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Note: Use half finely chopped, half roughly chopped for extra added texture.
• Add the cream and broth. Simmer for a few minutes to soften the tomatoes and thicken the sauce, then add Parmesan and stir until smooth. You may need to add extra cream, broth, or pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
• In the meantime, cook the pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss until evenly coated. Finish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.