The comforting pasta meal Cavatappi Pasta with Cream Sauce mixes cavatappi noodles that are soft with a quick, ultra-creamy parmesan cheese cream sauce. Making it only takes 15 minutes!
Looking for a dinner recipe for the main course or side dish that is incredibly tasty, simple, and popular? The dish to order is pasta with cream sauce.
Tender cavatappi noodles are combined with a quick, ultra-creamy parmesan cheese cream sauce in this soothing pasta meal. Making it only takes 15 minutes! It will undoubtedly become a staple dinner recipe for you!
Cavatappi pasta in cream sauce is extremely popular. You know that buddy who gets compliments wherever she goes, gets the waiter to buy her drinks for free, and somehow always gets promoted to first class on overbooked flights? Pasta made of creamy cavatappi is that companion. It’s impossible not to love it.
This pasta recipe is special enough for a romantic meal yet so simple that it can easily be tossed together for the kids. It is extremely creamy and full of flavor. Guys, this one’s a winner! Stop waiting and go tonight!
What is Pasta Cavatappi?
Pasta nirvana is cavatappi! The Italian word for noodles is cavatappi, which translates to “corkscrew,” and because of their corkscrew form and ridges, they cling to the thick, creamy sauce.
The whimsical spiral design goes great with chunky or thick sauces, like my taco pasta, or a meat sauce, like this cream sauce! Every curve in the twisted design will collect the sauce, giving each bite a mouthwatering flavor.
Try making my vegan mac & cheese using cavatappi pasta; it will change everything!
Cavatappi Pasta with Cream Sauce (Pinterest)Ingredients for this recipe for Cavatappi Pasta:
This dish for spaghetti will win your heart! With only 8 straightforward, simple ingredients (plus salt and pepper), it comes together quickly. Here is a quick list of what you will require:
Cavatappi pasta
If cavatappi are unavailable, pick a pasta shape that will accommodate the cheesy cream sauce. Fusilli, penne, and rigatoni are excellent options.
Butter. for preparing the garlic and enhancing the sauce’s flavor. Utilize dairy-free as needed.
Garlic.
Essential to any pasta meal. Fresh garlic, not the type from a jar, is highly advised.
Flour.
Just a tiny bit is required to thicken the cream sauce.
Broth.
I use vegetable broth, but you may use anything you have.
Milk.
For this dish, any favorite milk is OK. Even plant-based milk can be used; just make sure that it is plain and flavorless.
Italian spices.
You just need this one basic seasoning since we want the flavor of the parmesan cheese to stand out.
Parmesan Cheese, Grated.
Freshly grated parmesan Parmesan is my favorite! The best blocks of parmesan cheese may be found in the specialty cheese section of most supermarkets.
If you want to make this dish vegan-friendly, you may use my vegan parmesan cheese or fantastic parmesan cheese that melts well from Violife.
Pepper and salt.
To meld every flavor together.
Creating this Pasta:
This creamy pasta recipe is incredibly simple to make! Here is a brief description of the procedure; however, the recipe card is located at the bottom of the post and has detailed directions.
Cook pasta.
Start a pot of salted, boiled water, and cook the pasta per the directions on the package. Drain the cooked food, then set it aside.
Assemble the Sauce.
Garlic should be added to melted butter and cooked for two minutes while stirring often. After adding the flour, simmer for one minute.
Add the cheese, salt, pepper, milk, Italian spice, and broth. Stir thoroughly, then bring to a simmer. Cook while frequently tossing until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened.
Add spaghetti and cream sauce together.
To thoroughly coat, stir the cooked, drained pasta into the sauce.
Enjoy! Pasta should be served with steamed broccoli florets and a colorful garnish of fresh parsley.
Options for modifying this pasta dish:
Although the pasta is great as is, feel free to make adjustments to suit your family’s tastes and the ingredients you have on hand.
Pasta.
Although this recipe calls for cavatappi, you can substitute whatever short pasta you like. Fusilli, rigatoni, or penne are excellent alternatives.
Remove the gluten. Simply use your preferred gluten-free pasta.
Veganize it.
Make use of vegan parmesan cheese, vegetable broth, and dairy-free butter.
Include protein.
You can also add cooked Italian sausage, cooked shrimp, shredded rotisserie chicken, or cooked chicken breast to the pasta.
Add vegetables.
This recipe would taste incredibly delicious with chopped roasted bell pepper and chopped artichokes, in my opinion. Sautéed vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli, or eggplant are more options.
Serving Recommendations:
Being a purist, I enjoy my pasta with just the cream sauce, noodles, and optional parsley. However, there are a plethora of methods to adorn a cavatappi pasta dish. Several ideas are:
- Tofu with a vegan parmesan crust
- shredded bacon
- rotisserie, roasted, or grilled chicken
- new herbs
- Broccoli
Food leftovers storage
Pasta made of creamy cavatappi can be kept in the fridge for three to four days. Reheat gently in the microwave while misting it with some water, broth, or milk to prevent drying out.
I wish your family the same level of enjoyment from this meal as mine!
As always, if you try this dish, PLZ let me know what you think! You can either come back here and comment or tag me (@foodwithfeeling) on Instagram.
Additional simple Pasta dishes to try:
- Pasta Chips
- Creamy Vegan Pasta
- One Pot Lentil Pasta
- Orzo Pasta Salad
Cavatappi Pasta with Cream Sauce (Pinterest)Ingredients
- 1 pound cavatappi
- 4 tablespoons of butter (dairy free as desired)
- 4 cloves of finely minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons of flour
- 1 cup of broth (I use veggie broth but whatever you have will work)
- 1 cup milk of choice (plain milk or dairy-free works)
- 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
- 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese (violate 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
- The pasta should be prepared as directed on the packaging.
- Melt the butter in a sizable skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir often for two minutes while cooking the garlic.
- After adding the flour, simmer for one minute. Add the cheese, milk, Italian spice, broth, and pepper to the mixture. Stir thoroughly then heat to a simmer.
- Cook the cheese until completely melted and mixed with the sauce for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Drain the pasta, then add it to the sauce in the skillet and toss to evenly coat. Serve right away and SAVOR!
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 426 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 11.7g | 15% | |
| Cholesterol 28.4mg | 9% | |
| Sodium 284.7mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.6g | 23% | |
| Sugars 4.6g | ||
| Protein 15.7g | 31% | |
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