CREAMY CAVATAPPI PASTA
Cavatappi pasta is corkscrew shaped and great with creamy sauces. Serve it with a creamy white sauce, spinach, and sundried tomatoes for an easy dinner! (For a vegan option, use 4 cups Vegan Alfredo Sauce instead of the cauliflower sauce.)
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Main Dish
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mince the garlic. Chop the cauliflower.
- Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cauliflower and saute for 4 minutes until lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the vegetable broth, garlic powder, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook 6 to 7 minutes on medium high heat until the cauliflower is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until it is al dente (start tasting a few minutes before the package recommends: you want it to be tender but still a little firm on the inside). When the pasta is just about al dente, add spinach to pasta water in last 45 seconds (it only needs this long to cook). Then drain the pasta and spinach and return to the pot.
- When the cauliflower is cooked (in Step 3), carefully transfer the hot cauliflower and broth mixture to a blender. Blend on high until a smooth sauce forms. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and an additional 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and blend again.
- Once the pasta is done, pour in the cauliflower sauce. Add the chopped sundried tomatoes, the additional 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes (if using). Taste and if desired add salt or fresh ground pepper. Top with parsley and serve. Store leftovers refrigerated (see reheating instructions above.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Sugar 3.5 g, Sodium 301.1 mg, Fat 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 11.1 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg
CHICKEN-PESTO CAVATAPPI WITH PARMESAN
Put together an easy weeknight entrée with our recipe for Chicken-Pesto Cavatappi. The creamy sauce will warm the cockles of your heart.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook chicken and mushrooms in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 6 to 7 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
- Mix cream cheese spread, milk and pesto sauce until blended. Add to skillet; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
- Stir in pasta and tomatoes; top with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 32 g
CAVATAPPI WITH BASIL AND CHICKEN CREAM SAUCE
This is based off a red pepper cream sauce recipe, sans red pepper flakes. After I make that again (I haven't made it in awhile) I'll post it in its entirety. Actually, believe it or not, being the gourmand I am, I was craving the basil cream sauce from none other than Pizza Port at Disneyland. I will say, their basil cream sauce with cavatappi is fantastic! Truly so. Anyway, this recipe still needs some tweaking, but, as is, it's pretty good and will satisfy me tonight.
Provided by AGabbyChef
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- If putting this over pasta, start your water boiling first, and add pasta when water comes to a boil.
- Melt the butter.
- Add flour and cook to make light roux.
- Stir in milk, salt, pepper, parmigiano-reggiano, garlic powder, chicken, and basil over low-med heat.
- Cook until creamy and thick, or to the consistency you like. I find that I have to turn the heat down to low as the sauce begins to come together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.5, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 62, Sodium 1647.1, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 20.7
CAVATAPPI PASTA WITH CREAM SAUCE
Cavatappi Pasta with Cream Sauce is a comforting pasta dish that combines tender cavatappi noodles and an easy, ultra creamy parmesan cheese cream sauce. It only takes 15 minutes to whip up!
Provided by Brita Britnell
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Mix in the broth, milk, italian seasoning, cheese, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often, until the cheese is fully melted and combined into the sauce.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce and stir to coat fully. Serve immediately and ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Sugar 4.6 g, Sodium 284.7 mg, Fat 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 15.7 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg
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