Cavatappi Pasta with Cream Sauce
This Cavatappi pasta is tossed in a rich, garlicky parmesan cream sauce - it's a 20-minute dinner that tastes like you put in way more effort. The ridged corkscrew noodles catch every bit of that silky sauce, and the whole thing comes together with just 8 simple ingredients!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound cavatappi
- 4 tablespoons butter dairy free as desired
- 4 cloves finely minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup broth I use veggie broth but whatever you have will work
- 1 cup milk of choice plain milk or dairy free works
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese violife makes a great parmesan cheese that melts nicely but I also have a vegan parmesan recipe HERE*
- Salt + pepper to taste
- Optional for serving: 2 heaping cups of steamed broccoli florets
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.1 pound cavatappi
- In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.4 tablespoons butter, 4 cloves finely minced garlic
- 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.3 tablespoons flour, 1 cup broth, 1 cup milk of choice, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, Salt + pepper to taste
- 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!1 pound cavatappi
Notes
STORAGE + REHEATING - Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. Reheat gently in the microwave with a small splash of water, broth, or milk stirred in to bring the sauce back to life - it thickens up a lot as it sits.
- Freshly grated parmesan melts significantly better than pre-shredded - worth the extra minute
- If using homemade vegan parmesan, the sauce will be slightly less thick but still delicious
- Reserve a splash of pasta water before draining - it's great for loosening the sauce if needed when tossing
Nutrition
Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 529mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 538IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 2mg
