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Marry Me Pasta

Marry Me Pasta

Lily Coleman
Whether you're single or hitched, flavor-packed Marry Me pasta will woo everyone you make it for.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 955 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 8-1/2 ounces julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • In the same pan, whisk cream and mascarpone until smooth and heated through, 4-6 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Add pasta; stir to coat and cook until heated through. Serve with chicken, Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.