20-Minute Marry Me Pasta

Name: 20-Minute Marry Me Pasta
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 10 ounces short pasta ((rigatoni, penne, or fusilli)); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, (minced); ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ((adjust to taste)); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; ½ cup dry white wine (or veggie broth); ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, (chopped (oil-packed, drained)); 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup vegetable broth; ½ cup parmesan cheese, (freshly grated (+ extra for garnish)); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon kosher salt (+ more to taste); ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (+ more to taste); ¼ cup fresh basil, (chopped (+ extra for garnish)); 1 ½ cups cooked chicken or quick-sautéed mushrooms, (*optional)

Instructions

Cook:20min

Creamy, garlicky, packed with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil — this Marry Me Pasta recipe is an easy, customizable pasta dinner that feels a bit extra but comes together fast.

Updated at: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:00:38 GMT