And for the staunchly marriage averse, Tuscan salmon with Parmesan cream sauce shares all the recipe’s ingredients but swapping out muscular shrimp for delicate, flakey pink fish. And not a hint of matrimony on the menu.
Marry me pasta
Once upon a time there was a single Princess who worked for an online cooking magazine. One day she put together a chicken and pasta dish so fragrant and delicious that a passing video producer Prince could not resist stopping in her kitchen. On first bite of the mouthwatering meal, he immediately bent down on one knee and asked her to marry him. The end. Kind of. And that is the story of how a traditional Tuscan chicken recipe became known to the TikTok generation as Marry Me Chicken. After the romantic revelation went viral, hundreds of hopefuls took to their kitchens armed with sun-dried tomatoes and the lucky recipe aiming to provoke a much-desired marriage proposal. So, what is the secret? Chicken or shrimp with cream is nothing new, but the Marry Me sauce has a dose of smoky get-on-with-it paprika and (optional) right-now chilli. Giving this recipe, and the intended proposer, a fiery kick up the a**.
Serving suggestions
Whether this shrimp linguine comes with a side of motive or not, it is still a special treat. So, pull out all the stops with a three-course, Italian-inspired banquet: I’d begin with a low-prep Italian charcuterie platter and a no-knead focaccia studded with garlic and served with olive oil for dipping. To accompany the main course and staying true to Tuscany, either broccoli with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and chillies or a cool panzanella salad. And to finish up no-churn ice cream. Amarena gelato is a beautifully fruity, rippled cherry pink ice cream, or authentic easy pistachio.
Storage and leftovers
Unctuous and slurp-worthy, this dreams-come-true marry me pasta dish is at its best freshly served. However, any leftovers can be kept covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat on the hob, and don’t share, for a truly happy ending.
More creamy pasta sauces to try
Pasta Cream Sauce Easy Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce Tortelloni with Creamy Tomato Sauce and Spinach Sausage Gnocchi in Romesco Sauce
