"Marry Me" Creamy Tomato Sauce

Name: "Marry Me" Creamy Tomato Sauce
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free); chicken or veggie stock; ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; red chili flakes (optional); cloves garlic, minced; olive oil or butter; ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese; Handful of fresh basil (optional); Salt; Pepper

7 steps

Cook:10min

Updated at: Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:27:41 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories207.3 kcal (10%)

Total Fat17.3 g (25%)

Carbs7.5 g (3%)

Sugars4.4 g (5%)

Protein6.4 g (13%)

Sodium396.7 mg (20%)

Fiber0.9 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

½ cupheavy cream

or coconut cream for dairy-free

chicken stock

or veggie

½ cupsun-dried tomatoes

⅓ cupgrated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1

In a pan, sauté garlic and chilli flakes in olive oil until fragrant.

Step 2

Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and simmer for 1–2 minutes.

Step 3

Add stock, reduce heat, and stir in cream. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt & pepper.

Step 5

Add cooked salmon meatballs and gently simmer together for a few minutes to soak in the flavour.

Step 6

Finish with torn basil leaves 🌿.

Step 7

How to Serve: You can serve these salmon meatballs and sauce in any of these ways: 1. Over Pasta (like in the image) Try with rigatoni, penne, or spaghetti. Top with extra basil and Parmesan. 2. With Mashed Potatoes or Polenta The creamy sauce and savory meatballs pair beautifully with a soft, buttery base. 3. With Garlic Bread & Greens Serve with crusty bread and a fresh green salad for a lighter option.