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MARRY ME PASTA RECIPE

Marry Me Pasta

This rich, creamy marry me pasta features a tomato cream sauce, mushrooms, spinach, and tons of bold Italian flavors.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
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Equipment (affiliate links)

  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients

Mushrooms

  • 1 1/2 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil
  • 8 oz Baby Bella mushrooms sliced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

  • 12 oz gluten free penne
  • 1 tablespoon basil olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
  • 1/3 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tbsp shallots
  • 1 tbsp minced onion
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes diced
  • 2 cups spinach diced
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan shredded
  • 2 tablespoon gluten-free flour
  • As needed Chopped basil for garnish

Instructions

Mushrooms

  • In a large skillet, cook the mushrooms, paprika, salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper in sun-dried tomato oil over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
  • While the mushrooms cook, boil the noodles according to the directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.

Sauce

  • Push the mushrooms to the outside edge of the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the basil oil and butter.
  • Add the minced garlic, shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and dry basil. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the flour and stir until combined.
  • Add the vegetable broth, heavy cream, and spinach. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken and the spinach wilts.
  • Add the parmesan cheese and stir until creamy. Fold in the pasta. Serve garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1018mg | Potassium: 898mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2364IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 3mg