Description
Creamy Cavatappi is the ultimate comfort food, featuring corkscrew pasta enveloped in a rich and velvety sauce. This easy-to-make dish comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights. With its delightful blend of flavors from garlic and Parmesan cheese, every bite feels like a warm embrace. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for a personalized touch that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cavatappi pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the cavatappi in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously until it thickens slightly (3-5 minutes).
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked cavatappi into the skillet, coating it well with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed to achieve desired creaminess.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg