Creamy Cavatappi: The Indulgent Comfort You’ll Crave
This creamy cavatappi will become your go-to comfort food, indulgent and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the cavatappi according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked pasta, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider including sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Cavatappi, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe
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