Cavatappi, also known as corkscrew pasta, is a delightful pasta shape that beautifully holds sauces and toppings. When paired with creamy and tangy goat cheese, you can create a flavor-packed and satisfying dish. This culinary guide will take you on a journey of delightful recipes that showcase the perfect harmony between cavatappi and goat cheese. From simple weeknight dinners to impressive meals for special occasions, you'll find a variety of recipes to suit your taste preferences and culinary skills.
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CAVATAPPI AND GOAT CHEESE
Make and share this Cavatappi and Goat Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions(10-11 minutes). Drain.
- Heat oil in saucepan. Add onions and cook slowly until golden and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- To toast walnuts, place in a separate preheated skillet(preferably non-stick) and saute for a few minutes.
- Combine goat cheese and milk in a small bowl and mix until well blended. Set aside.
- Add garlic to onion in skillet, cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add wine, sage, salt and black pepper. Cook until liquid has evaporated.
- Remove from heat; add pasta and goat cheese mixture, stirring to melt cheese. Sprinkle with walnuts. Enjoy!
- Refrigerate any leftovers.
BAKED CAVATAPPI WITH SAUSAGE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500˚ F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook 2 minutes less than the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, cook the sausage in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove to a plate using a slotted spoon.
- Heat 1 more tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and herbes de Provence and cook 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, sausage and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more cooking water. Stir the pasta into the sauce.
- Whisk the ricotta, 1/4 cup cheese blend, the lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and 3 tablespoons cooking water in a bowl. Layer half of the pasta and ricotta mixture in an 8-inch square baking dish, then top with the remaining pasta, ricotta mixture and cheese blend. Bake until bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Toss the lettuce with the lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Serve with the pasta.
CREAMY CAVATAPPI & CHEESE
Dive fork-first into oodles of noodles baked to bubbly perfection and coated with a to-die-for sharp cheddar cheese sauce in this cavatappi, a grown-up version of mac and cheese. Hot sauce lends mild heat that's delectable with the smoky topping. -Barbara Colucci, Rockledge, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook cavatappi according to package directions., Meanwhile, saute garlic in butter in a Dutch oven. Stir in flour and pepper sauce until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Stir in cheeses until melted; add green onions. Drain cavatappi; stir into cheese mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the bread crumbs, bacon and melted butter; sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with green onion and, if desired, pepper.
Nutrition Facts :
CAVATAPPI & CHEESE
Never eat blue box mac again! This mac-n-cheese is super simple to prepare and hands down the best everyday mac-n-cheese we've ever had :)
Provided by Mexikolla
Categories Toddler Friendly
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Prepare cavatappi according to package directions, set aside.
- In the same pot add cheese and milk to pan and melt stirring constantly over medium heat until thoroughly melted.
- Stir in cavatappi until well coated.
- Let stand 5 min before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 3.2, Sodium 14.1, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1, Protein 8.2
CAVATELLI SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES AND GOAT CHEESE
Categories Salad Pasta Tomato Side Picnic Vegetarian Lunch Buffet Goat Cheese Basil Artichoke Summer Chill Healthy Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse under cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl.
- Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl to blend. Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Add tomatoes, artichokes, green onions, and basil; toss to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate pasta salad at least 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Mix goat cheese into salad. Serve cold or at room temperature.
EASY CHILI CAVATAPPI
This very easy recipe uses two pans and has 'pantry' written all over it. It tastes like what you would expect if Hormel® and Chef Boyardee® shared a kitchen. Perfect for kids. Substitute the cavatappi with any full-bodied pasta, such as bow-tie, wagon-wheel, or mostaccioli. You can even sneak in some frozen corn for a little tex-mex feel. Top it with cheese when serving.
Provided by Mat Myers
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot; add salt. Pour cavatappi into the boiling water and cook until tender but firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes; drain and rinse cavatappi.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is softened and transparent, 5 to 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and stir ground beef into onion mixture. Cook and stir until ground beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease and return skillet to heat.
- Mix tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin into ground beef mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until tomato sauce is heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir cavatappi into meat sauce until evenly coated; add black beans and pepper. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 781.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
Tips:
- To save time, use a spiralizer to cut the zucchini into noodles.
- For a more flavorful dish, roast the zucchini noodles in the oven before adding them to the pasta.
- If you don't have goat cheese, you can substitute another type of soft cheese, such as feta or cream cheese.
- Add a handful of chopped fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley, to the pasta for extra flavor.
- Serve the pasta immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Cavatappi and goat cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that will impress your friends and family.
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