marry me pasta

The vegan version of creamy tomato pasta recipe that took the internet by storm

Marry Me Pasta

oz whole wheat linguine

olive oil (optional)

onion

garlic (minced)

cherry tomatoes

Italian seasoning

tsp red chili flakes

salt

¼ tsp black pepper

yeast

tomato paste

vegetable broth

coconut milk

vegan cheese (shredded, optional)

pasta water

basil

Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving at least 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

Add the onion to a pan with 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil or water, until translucent, approximately 2 minutes.

Add the garlic, spices and tomato paste, and stir until fragrant, approximately 2 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes and vegetable broth. Cover, and allow to cook for 3 minutes, until the tomatoes have bursted. 

Add the coconut milk and vegan cheese if using. Stir until a creamy sauce is formed. 

Add cooked pasta and fresh basil. Stir until the pasta is coated in the sauce, and add the reserved pasta water if needed. Serve immediately. 

Make a delicious and easy Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken for dinner tonight! Tender chicken in a creamy, flavourful sauce, cooked to perfection in your slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

Chicken Breasts, skinless (sliced into cutlets (or 10 chicken thighs))

Chicken Stock ((360 milliliters))

Heavy Cream ((240 milliliters))

Sun-Dried Tomatoes ((50 grams))

tbsp Tomato Puree

tbsp All Purpose Flour ((Plain flour))

tsp Black Pepper

tsp Oregano

Paprika

½ tsp Chilli Powder ((optional))

Salt ((to taste))

Basil (chopped for garnish)

Parmesan Cheese (grated, for garnish)

Cherry tomatoes (for garnish)

Pasta (to serve)

Prepare the Tomato-Flour Paste

In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato puree and flour until you achieve a smooth consistency.

Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker

Pour the chicken stock, heavy cream, black pepper, oregano, paprika, and chili powder into the slow cooker. Add the tomato-flour paste you prepared earlier. Whisk everything together until well combined.

Add Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Gently stir in the sliced garlic and diced sun-dried tomatoes.

Add the Chicken

Place the chicken breast cutlets into the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully submerged in the sauce. Optional: For added flavour, you can sear the chicken in a pan until golden brown before adding it to the slow cooker.

Cook

Cover the slow cooker and set it to High for 2-3 hours or Low for 4-6 hours.

Garnish

Once the chicken is cooked through and tender, garnish it with grated Parmesan cheese, freshly chopped basil, and sliced cherry tomatoes. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve and Enjoy

Plate the chicken over your choice of pasta or boiled potatoes. Pair with a glass of wine and share with someone special!

Reader-favorite ‘Marry Me Chicken’ made even better with tender penne pasta! The noodles hold the cheesy, sun-dried tomato sauce inside for a burst of flavor in each bite! It’s sure to win over anyone that tries it.

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

penne pasta

pepper

olive oil

butter

garlic, (minced)

flour

chicken broth

heavy cream

parmesan cheese (grated)

sun-dried tomatoes, (drained)

paprika

basil (for garnish)

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside while you prepare the chicken and sauce.

Cut the chicken into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through.

Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, and set it aside while you make the sauce.

Chicken Pasta

Return to the same skillet, then add the butter. Once it is melted, sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until it&#39;s fragrant. Add in the flour and stir to make a paste.

Whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.

Stir in the drained sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.

Simmer the sauce for a few minutes for it to thicken.

Return the chicken to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Stir to coat the chicken and pasta in the sauce.

Garnish with chopped basil leaves and additional parmesan cheese.

Sauce

Very good! I added some red pepper flakes

How can anyone just make a single batch of this? I triple the recipe each time! It’s well-received at every potluck. I’ve tried adding asparagus for an extra crunch—yum! My go-to for large groups.

Just made this for dinner tonight and it was awesome! Everyone loved it and it was super easy. I forgot to add the flour after the butter melted so I just added it slowly to the other liquid ingredients and it turned out fine. I did let it simmer awhile to thicken. Will definitely make this again.

This was absolutely delicious. Flavors all blended together perfectly. I did use full fat Greek yogurt in place of heavy cream, and turned out perfect. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. A family favorite for sure.

Is the nutrition info for one serving or the entire thing? Also this is rlly good

Thank you for the idea of artichoke hearts and spinach...it made this dish over the top!!! Love it!!!

Loved This Recipe!
Can you Freeze left overs?

My whole family loved this, exactly as written. Do you think it could be frozen?

Just made this dish and I have to say it is now My Favorite Pasta Dish!  My picky husband even loved it.  The sauce exploded with flavor and it was so easy to make.  I did use left over rotisserie chicken breasts, and I added fresh spinach to the sauce before adding the pasta.  I didn't have fresh basil.  I used my favorite spices.  I think the sun-dried tomatoes add so much flavor to the cream sauce.  Thank you Ms Alyssa for sharing this Keeper/Winner!  I won't want to go out for Italian Pasta any longer bc this recipe is The Best!!!

Sooooo goood. First time leaving a review for a recipe. Definitely deserved. Me personally I like a little less sun dried tomatoes. So only a quarter cup. But goodness I ate so much and got so full after a long day of intense work. I couldn’t stop lol. Had air fried garlic toast as a side paired perfectly!

This pasta dish is SO yummy!!!  Will 100% make again

Awesome recipe but for my family, I added a head &amp; half of chopped garlic, some chopped artichoke hearts and about a cup of chopped, fresh spinach. It's now a favorite. Thanks! LOVE your site &amp; all your wonderful ideas &amp; recipes!

Used rotisserie chicken and was delicious! Sundried tomatoes gives this a really great flavor , and I don’t really like them . Thank you - was easy too!

I think I loved it more because I used Rotini pasta ( I really don't like the texture of penne) I also used boneless/skinless thighs (its what I had, besides they have more flavor than breasts) it was really delicious! Oh and I used "slap ya mama" seasoning on my chicken

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A beautifully flavored one-pot recipe with cajun spices and a creamy plant-based sauce. Served with a delicious crispy tofu fillet as an incredible chicken alternative.

Marry Me "Chicken" Pasta (Vegan)

tbsp (15 grams) butter

shallots

garlic

5-6 sun-dried tomatoes, finely diced

tomato puree

garlic powder

onion powder

tsp smoked paprika

oregano

cayenne chili pepper

Salt & pepper,

vegetable stock

plant-based cream

bow-tie (farfalle) pasta

tofu,

tbsp cornflour

garlic pepper

Melt the butter in a casserole dish or...

Melt the butter in a casserole dish or large saucepan and add the shallots finely diced, sauting on a low-medium heat for 5-6 minutes until they are soft and translucent.

Add the garlic (minced) and cook for another...

Add the garlic (minced) and cook for another minute.

Add the tomato puree, diced sun-dried tomatoes, and...

Add the tomato puree, diced sun-dried tomatoes, and seasonings. Stir everything together, then pour in the vegetable stock while continuing to stir.

Pour in your pasta and bring the pot...

Pour in your pasta and bring the pot to a boil then simmer for 7-8 minutes. Stir the pasta frequently to avoid it sticking to the bottom.

Pour in the plant-based cream and stir. Check...

Pour in the plant-based cream and stir. Check your pasta is cooked - if not, simmer the pot for another minute or so until the pasta is to your desired consistency.

While the marry me pasta is simmering, drain...

While the marry me pasta is simmering, drain your tofu and pat it dry. I like to gently squeeze the tofu with a clean cloth to drain any excess moisture.

Slice the tofu into 0.5-inch thick fillets. You...

Slice the tofu into 0.5-inch thick fillets. You can also use a knife to shape the tofu into a "chicken fillet" shape, although this is optional.

Place the cornflour and seasonings on a plate...

Place the cornflour and seasonings on a plate or in a large container, and mix together. Add the tofu and flip it so that it is fully coated in the seasoned cornflour mix.

Heat your oil in a shallow pan and...

Heat your oil in a shallow pan and once the oil is hot, fry the tofu until crispy on both sides (approximately 2-3 minutes total).

Place on a chopping board and thinly slice...

Place on a chopping board and thinly slice the tofu fillets.

This Marry Me shrimp pasta is filled with tender, seasoned shrimp, a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, and al dente penne pasta.

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

extra large shrimp (peeled/deveined)

tbsp smoked paprika

tsp black pepper

tbsp sun-dried tomato oil (from the sun-dried tomato jar)

tbsp Cento tomato paste

Cento sun-dried tomatoes (diced)

sweet smoked paprika

tsp salt

tbsp Gluten free 1:1 flour

spinach

tbsp butter

tbsp minced garlic

parmesan cheese

basil (chopped for garnish)

oz gluten free penne

Boil

Boil the pasta according to the package directions for al dente while you cook the shrimp.

Season

Toss the shrimp with the paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until they&#39;re evenly coated.

Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, cook the shrimp for two minutes on both sides until they are pink, opaque, and C-shaped. If they&#39;re O-shaped, you&#39;ve cooked them too long.

Cool

For the Shrimp

Saute

Melt the butter in the same pan over medium-low heat. Then, add the garlic, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and dried basil. Cook the mixture for about two minutes until fragrant.

Make the Sauce

Add the flour to the aromatics and stir well. Then, add the broth, heavy cream, and spinach. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens and the spinach starts to wilt - about 5 minutes. Then, add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted.

Carefully mix the pasta into the sauce. Then, add the shrimp and gently stir again. Garnish with fresh basil, and enjoy.

For the Sauce

Wow, this is a really good dish.  Easy to make and really good.  Love the shrimp, I’ll add double next time.

Loved making this recipe. Made it for my family twice and was a hit both times! Definitely will be making this again soon!

Amazing. 
I am a lazy cook, I dont like chopping and spending time in the kitchen but I love tasty meals. This recipe ticks all my boxes. The fact that i'm even leaving a review means its amazing cuz I rarely do. At this very moment, I am going through the website to see what else I can cook lol. Well Done chef, this was amazing.

Mary me shrimp pasta is so good and was easy to make!

This was amazing !! The recipe was so easy to follow. Definitely making it again !!!

This Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a winner! Tried it, and it’s so easy yet packed with amazing taste. Perfect for a cozy dinner!

I tried this recipe followed it step by step amazing 🤩 I will try this again and more I love how detailed you leave everything . 10/10!

That was absolutely delicious! Made this tonight for my family and everybody wanted a second portion!!!!! Delicious! Thank you!!

This dish looks awesome! I just printed the recipe and I can't wait to try it. 
Thank you for sharing! 
Dave

I tried the Marry Me Shrimp Pasta recipe, and it was amazing! The flavors were incredible, and it was super easy to make. Perfect for impressing someone special!

I love this recipe. So easy to make and so comforting. I had homemade fish stock and I think it made a big difference too. I can't wait to make it again for guests. :)

If you’re looking to impress someone over dinner, look no further. This silky spaghetti with beef meatballs in a delicious creamy sauce will be a definite winner.

“Marry Me” Spaghetti & Meatballs

Onion

Garlic Clove

Sun-Dried Tomato

Beef Meatball

Chicken Stock Cube

Oregano

Thyme

Reduced-Fat Red Pesto

Single Cream

Spaghetti

Basil

Parmesan

Salt

Black Pepper

Finely dice the onion, crush the garlic cloves and slice the sundried tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. 

Pour a glug of oil from the sundried tomato jar into a large pan over a medium heat. Add the meatballs and fry for about 10 mins or until the meatballs are nicely browned and cooked through. Transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside.

Meanwhile, set a large saucepan of boiling water over a high heat then add the stock cube and stir to dissolve.

Return the empty meatball pan to the hob and reduce the heat to low-medium. Add another splash of the sundried tomato oil then add the onion and garlic and fry for about 7 mins until softened.

Drop your spaghetti into the boiling water and cook following packet instructions.

Add the sundried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, pesto, salt and pepper to the pan with the onion and garlic. Toss the meatballs back in and stir to coat then pour in the cream and a couple of ladles of pasta water. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.

Drain the cooked spaghetti then add to the pan with the sauce, along with ½ the chopped basil and a splash of the pasta cooking water. Mix well to combine.

To serve, divide the spaghetti between bowls and top with the remaining basil and some grated Parmesan.

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