Cavatappi, also known as corkscrew pasta, is a fun and versatile pasta shape that is perfect for a variety of sauces. When paired with salty prosciutto and nutty Parmesan cheese, cavatappi makes a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills, you can create a flavorful and memorable meal that will be enjoyed by family and friends alike.
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CAVATAPPI WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PARMESAN
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
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.
CAVATAPPI WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PARMESAN
This pasta toss relies on a few well-chosen, high-quality ingredients. Ensure success with Italian imports: extravirgin olive oil; buttery imported prosciutto from Parma; and nutty, complex Parmigiano-Reggiano, also from Parma. Cooking Light, September 2007, Maureen Callahan.
Provided by Manami
Categories Pork
Time 28m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat.
- Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid.
- Heat pan over medium heat.
- Coat pan with cooking spray.
- Add garlic to pan, and sauté 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,Italian seasoning and prosciutto; sprinkle with cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 379.2, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1, Protein 9.4
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 :
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut prosciutto and pre-shredded Parmesan cheese.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead. Just add a little extra flour to thicken the sauce.
- You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as chopped bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- If you want a more flavorful sauce, you can use a combination of white wine and chicken broth instead of just chicken broth.
- Be sure to season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Conclusion:
This cavatappi with prosciutto and Parmesan is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is a great way to use up leftover prosciutto and Parmesan cheese, and it is also a very affordable dish. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your home.
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