Best 11 Cavatappi Pasta Prosciutto In Garlic Cream Sauce Recipes

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Welcome to the fascinating world of flavors, where we embark on a culinary adventure to discover the secrets behind the perfect cavatappi pasta with prosciutto in a rich and creamy garlic sauce. This dish, a symphony of textures and tastes, is a true celebration of Italian cuisine, combining the delicate sweetness of prosciutto, the aromatic depth of garlic, and the velvety embrace of a creamy sauce. As we delve into the intricacies of this recipe, you'll uncover the techniques and ingredients that transform simple ingredients into an extraordinary masterpiece. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this delectable dish that will leave them craving for more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND WHOLE GARLIC



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This pasta dish, known as maccheroni alla San Giovanniello in Italy, is amazing in the summer months, when there are good fresh tomatoes around. But you can make it any time of year with canned tomatoes. You could also make it with much less prosciutto, really just enough to season the oil - a quarter cup or so. No matter how much you use, start with a hunk of prosciutto so you can dice chunks; you don't want little thin slices. If you've got great basil, you can even skip the cheese. If you use fresh tomatoes, you can blanch and peel the tomatoes if you don't like the skins, but it's not really necessary.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup olive oil or butter
10 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
1/2 cup prosciutto or other salted ham or slab bacon, cut into cubes or strips
6 plum tomatoes, or 1 1/2 cups drained canned tomatoes
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound cut pasta, such as ziti or penne
1 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, or a combination

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Combine the oil, garlic, and ham in a medium to large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the garlic becomes deep golden, nearly brown, all over, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Core and chop the plum tomatoes (or crush the canned tomatoes) and add them, along with salt and pepper, to the skillet. Stir and simmer while you salt the boiling water and cook the pasta.
  • Drain the pasta when it is tender but firm, reserving a little of the cooking water and adding it to the sauce if it appears dry (quite likely if you used fresh tomatoes). Toss the pasta with the sauce and most of the basil, along with the cheese. Mince the remaining basil, garnish the pasta with it, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 785, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 95 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1156 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

CREAMY PROSCIUTTO PASTA



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I'm always looking for dinners that I can put together quickly. I re-created a favorite pasta dish from an Italian restaurant by using grocery store convenience products. Add crusty bread and a salad for a complete meal. -Christine Ward, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated fettuccine or linguine
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 12 cups)
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, coarsely chopped
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and onion until tender. Stir in spinach just until wilted. , Stir in Alfredo sauce; cook until heated through, 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add prosciutto and fettuccine; toss to combine. If desired, top with pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 1188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CREAMY GARLIC PASTA



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Best garlic pasta I have ever had. Add prawns and/or scallops to make an amazing seafood Alfredo.

Provided by Celestial

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
½ pound spaghetti
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup heavy cream
1 ½ tablespoons dried parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive in a medium pan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add butter and stir constantly until melted. Pour in chicken broth; add pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Add more chicken broth if pasta starts to stick to the pan.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese, cream, and parsley into the pasta and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 98.5 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 1388.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CAVATAPPI WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PARMESAN



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This simple pasta toss relies on a few well-chosen, high-quality ingredients. Ensure success with Italian imports: extra-virgin olive oil; buttery imported prosciutto from Parm; and nutty, complex Parmigiano-Reggiano, also from Parma.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb uncooked cavatappi pasta
cooking spray
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 ounce very thin slices prosciutto, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup shaved fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in colander over a bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid.
  • Heat pan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add garlic to pan, and saute 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add reserved 3 tablespoons cooking liquid and pasta to pan; let stand 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, oil, salt, pepper, and prosciutto; sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

FETTUCCINE PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO, PEAS, AND A CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup diced onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 ounces prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup frozen sweet peas
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Set a large pot of water with a pasta insert over high heat and bring to a boil. Place the pasta in the water and return to a boil, being sure to stir the pasta until the water boils again.
  • While the pasta cooks, set a large 12-inch saute pan over medium high heat, and add the olive oil and the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onions to the pan and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Place the prosciutto in the pan and saute for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with wine and cook until it is nearly evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, peas, salt and pepper to the pan and let the cream reduce by half, 4 to 5 minutes. If the pasta is not yet cooked, turn the fire off the sauce while the pasta continues to cook.
  • Strain the pasta from the water once it is cooked, and place in a large heat resistant bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with the cheese and the parsley. Use tongs are two large forks to stir the sauce into the pasta and serve while hot.

CAVATAPPI WITH BROCCOLI SAUCE



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This rustic pasta sauce consists of mainly one ingredient: broccoli. The broccoli is boiled until very tender and then mashed with a fork. Simply toss the mashed broccoli with pasta water and some cheese to make a delicious and nutritious sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt
3 1/2 cups broccoli florets (about 10 ounces)
12 ounces cavatappi
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese, plus more for topping
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until very tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the broccoli to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon, reserving the water in the pot. Add the pasta to the boiling water, stir and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, pat the broccoli dry and transfer to a bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the broccoli until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until starting to sizzle and the garlic is just browning, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broccoli and combine with a rubber spatula, lightly mashing it with the oil and cooking down the broccoli a bit further, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the pasta and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water to the skillet. Stir to combine and add the cheese. Continue to fold the broccoli and pasta together until the sauce coats the pasta, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  • Divide the pasta among bowls. Top with more cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 654 milligrams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 4 grams

CAVATAPPI PASTA WITH CREAM SAUCE



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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

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 (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

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

CREAMY GARLIC PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Nice pasta dish that is very versatile. I have added sun-dried tomatoes and different veggies. From Bon Appetit, October 1995.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Penne

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 large garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon butter
12 ounces cremini mushrooms or 12 ounces button mushrooms, 1/2-inch pieces
12 ounces penne pasta
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
8 slices prosciutto, cut crosswise, 1/4-inch strips
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring broth, cream, garlic, and crushed red pepper to boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; cover and keep warm.
  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; saute until brown and tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
  • Drain pasta and return to pot. Add cream mixture, mushrooms and peas and stir over low heat until well coated with sauce, about 3 minutes. Mix in prosciutto. Cover and let stand 1 minute. Transfer to bowl. Serve, passing additional parmesan cheese separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.6, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 79.8, Sodium 488, Carbohydrate 81.6, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 18.5

CREAMY GARLIC PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Categories     Garlic     Mushroom     Pasta     Pork     Pea     Fall     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 large garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter
12 ounces crimini or button mushrooms, cut into 1/2-inches pieces
12 ounces penne or other tubular pasta
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
8 thin prosciutto slices, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
Additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring broth, cream, garlic, and crushed red pepper to boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; cover and keep warm.
  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté until brown and tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
  • Drain pasta and return to pot. Add cream mixture, mushrooms and peas and stir over low heat until well coated with sauce, about 3 minutes. Mix in prosciutto. Cover and let stand 1 minute. Transfer to bowl. Serve, passing additional Parmesan cheese separately.

PESTO CAVATAPPI



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Delicious, easy pesto cavatappi recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Provided by andmee

Categories     Pesto Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium tomato, diced
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup heavy cream
1 cup store-bought pesto
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add tomatoes and cook until heated through and some liquid has been released, about 5 minutes. Stir in wine and cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until sauce has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • Add pesto and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add drained pasta and toss until combined. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 398 mg, Sugar 3 g

CREAMY CAVATAPPI & CHEESE



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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

6 cups uncooked cavatappi or spiral pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
4 cups 2% milk
6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed Velveeta
3 green onions, chopped
TOPPINGS:
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
3 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and coarsley crumbled
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 green onion, chopped
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

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 :

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Look for fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Cavatappi pasta should be cooked al dente, which means it should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the pasta, but not so thick that it's difficult to stir.
  • Add the prosciutto at the end. This will help to prevent it from becoming tough.
  • Serve the pasta immediately. Cavatappi pasta is best served hot, so don't let it sit around for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Cavatappi pasta with prosciutto in garlic cream sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give this one a try.

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