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Yields:
4 - 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Cal/Serv:
699
Nothing says love like pasta. This creamy sauce will have you falling in love with yourself for making it. It’s unexpectedly easy to make, but would impress anybody. If you are looking for a Valentine’s Day meal to make or an easy weeknight dinner, then this is the answer. The sauce is based after our beloved Marry Me Chicken and is possibly even better tossed in some pasta. We can almost guarantee that if you make it, someone will fall for you, so be careful whom you choose to share this meal with!
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Ingredients
Kosher salt
- 1 lb.
rigatoni
- 1 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
- 3
cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp.
fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp.
crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup
chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 3/4 cup
heavy cream
- 3/4 cup
low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup
finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper
Torn fresh basil, for serving
Directions
- Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic, thyme, and red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, then slowly pour in cream and broth. Bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan and cook, stirring, until cheese is melted and sauce is starting to thicken, about 5 minutes; season with salt and black pepper.
- Step 3Add pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and stir to coat. Cook, stirring frequently and adding more pasta water as needed, until sauce is glossy and fully coats pasta, about 2 minutes more.
- Step 4Divide pasta among bowls. Top with Parmesan and basil.
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