Best Corkscrew Pasta And Cheese Recipes

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CREAMY CAVATAPPI PASTA RECIPE



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This creamy and cheesy Cavatappi Pasta is a grown-up version of mac and cheese. Also called corkscrew pasta, cavatappi is delicious on its own or served as a side at your next family dinner. I used a homemade cheese sauce to take this recipe over the top!

Provided by Izzy

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb uncooked cavatappi pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cup milk (any kind)
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt ((plus more for adding to the water and cook the pasta))
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese ((divided))
optional chopped parsley for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 °F. Grease a square baking dish and set aside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 426 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY & BEEFY TOMATO CORKSCREW PASTA BAKE



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Curly cavatappi ensures you get saucy deliciousness in every bite of this cheesy, beefy pasta bake. Sprinkle with Parm and prepare to thrill the crowd!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pkg. (16 oz.) cavatappi, uncooked
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 lb. lean ground beef
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
8 oz. VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions, peppers and garlic; cook 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add meat; cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Add diced tomatoes, pasta sauce, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan and seasonings; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Drain pasta. Add to meat mixture in skillet; stir to evenly coat. Spoon half the pasta mixture into 3-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover with half the VELVEETA. Repeat layers; cover.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 10 min. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 18 g

SUMMER CORKSCREW PASTA



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Make and share this Summer Corkscrew Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsBindy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb corkscrew macaroni
8 -10 tiny zucchini (or 2 medium zucchini)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
ground black pepper
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Cut tiny zucchini into rounds, or cut medium-sized zucchini into quarter rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
  • In a skillet, saute the zucchini, garlic and pine nuts in olive oil until the garlic is golden and the zucchini is barely tender, for just a few minutes.
  • Put the zucchini into a large serving bowl and add the tomatoes, parsley, basil, cheese, lemon juice and olive oil. Add black pepper to taste and mix well.
  • When pasta is el dente, drain it and add to the serving bowl.
  • Toss everything and serve immediately.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.5, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 33.2, Sodium 318.2, Carbohydrate 107.7, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 13.5, Protein 32

SAUCY MAC & CHEESE



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I love the curly noodles in this creamy recipe. Cavatappi (aka cellentani pasta) has a corkscrew shape, but any type of spiral noodle will work. This dish is fun to make and looks so pretty topped with extra cheese and crunchy, golden panko. I like to add ground pepper to my serving. -Sara Martin, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cavatappi or spiral pasta
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3/4 pound Velveeta, cubed
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until golden brown. Remove to a small bowl and set aside. , In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat. Stir in Velveeta until melted. , Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Cook and stir until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661 calories, Fat 36g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 1267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

12 BEST CORKSCREW PASTA RECIPES



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Categories     PASTA

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp olive oil
2 links (6 ounces) low-fat Italian sausage
1 (26-oz) can diced tomatoes,
1 (15-oz) can unsalted cannellini beans
2 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp chili flakes
½ lb whole-wheat fusilli pasta
¼ c freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to box instructions in a large pot of boiling water with about 2 Tbsp of salt
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until just sizzling.
  • Add in the chopped sausage, and cook until browned slightly about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add in the tomatoes, with juices from the can as well as the drained beans, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring this mixture to a simmer on medium-high heat then turn down to low to keep at a simmer.
  • Cook this mixture till the liquid reduces, about 3-4 minutes
  • Stir in the cooked pasta and allow to simmer 2-3 minutes
  • Divide among bowls and them sprinkle with parmesan and chopped parsley

CORKSCREW PASTA AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Corkscrew Pasta and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lisar

Categories     High Protein

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb extra-sharp cheddar cheese, about 2 cups grated
12 ounces corkscrew macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Grate the cheese.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling water until done and drain.
  • Melt butter in the hot pot, add pasta and toss to coat.
  • Stir in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the grated cheese and toss to combine.
  • Serve as soon as the cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 82.4, Sodium 466.7, Carbohydrate 65, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2, Protein 25.5

CORKSCREW PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL



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A simple tomato sauce, made from fresh or canned tomatoes, is the foundation for vast numbers of dishes, but it is also very good on its own. This recipe makes twice the amount of sauce needed for the dish. The rest can be refrigerated or frozen. Use fresh tomatoes, but only if they are very ripe, sweet and flavorful; about two pounds will do. Peel, seed and coarsely chop them before adding them to the saucepan. A pinch of sugar will help to accentuate the natural sweetness. Fresh tomatoes will need to cook about 10 minutes longer than canned.

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes with juices
Salt to taste
1 pound fusilli
1/4 to 1/2 cup slivered fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, gently saute onion, garlic and parsley in olive oil. When onion and garlic are softened, but not starting to brown, add tomatoes with liquid, breaking them up with wooden spoon.
  • Raise heat to medium-high. Cook rapidly, stirring frequently, until tomato liquid has evaporated and sauce has thickened considerably, about 20 minutes. If desired, put sauce through food mill, or process in food processor or with immersion blender. This makes 3 cups of sauce, twice as much as necessary; set aside half in refrigerator or freezer. Return remaining sauce to low heat, and keep warm.
  • Bring 5 to 6 quarts water to rapid boil. Add at least 2 tablespoons salt and then the pasta.
  • Start testing pasta after 5 to 6 minutes. When pasta is done, drain it and turn it immediately into preheated bowl. Add slivered basil to hot tomato sauce.
  • Pour about three-quarters of sauce over pasta. Toss to mix well, and then top with remaining sauce and grated cheese. (Or drain pasta when it is not quite done, finish cooking in tomato sauce, and then top with grated cheese). Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 392, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 563 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

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