Cavatappi Alfredo Delight – Creamy Homemade Pasta Recipe!
The creamy, comforting embrace of our Cavatappi Alfredo Delight! This dish combines tender cavatappi pasta with a rich, garlic-infused Alfredo sauce, topped with freshly grated Parmesan. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it’s a gourmet experience that’s surprisingly simple to prepare. Indulge in this creamy creation tonight and elevate your pasta game!
Cavatappi Alfredo Delight
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minutesDive into the creamy, comforting embrace of our Cavatappi Alfredo Delight! This dish combines tender cavatappi pasta with a rich, garlic-infused Alfredo sauce, topped with freshly grated Parmesan. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it’s a gourmet experience that’s surprisingly simple to prepare. Indulge in this creamy creation tonight and elevate your pasta game!
Ingredients
- Pasta Base
2 cups all-purpose flour
Optional: 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Water (add if needed during kneading)
- Cavatappi Pasta
2 cups cavatappi pasta (uncooked)
- Alfredo Sauce
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 to 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Alternative Ingredients
Whole wheat flour can replace all-purpose flour for a healthier option.
Coconut cream can substitute heavy cream for a dairy-free version.
Nutritional yeast can be used instead of Parmesan for a vegan alternative.
Directions
- Combine flour and optional salt on a flat surface; form a well in the center.
- Add eggs and yolks to the well; gradually incorporate flour into eggs using a fork.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth; add water if too dry.
- Wrap dough in plastic; rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough thinly; cut into strips or desired shapes for cavatappi.
- Boil pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes; drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer; add Parmesan gradually until melted.
- Season with black pepper; combine sauce with cooked pasta.
- Toss cooked cavatappi with Alfredo sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- nonstick pan
- colander
- measuring cups and spoons
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 314kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 849mg
- Sodium: 290mg
- Potassium: 100mg
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 14g
- Protein: 19g
- Vitamin A: 10IU
- Vitamin C: 0mg
- Calcium: 25mg
- Iron: 10mg
