Quick and Easy Cavatappi Mama Recipe for Busy Weeknights!
The delightful simplicity of Cavatappi Mama, a quick and easy pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe combines tender cavatappi pasta with a light, savory blend of eggs, herbs, and spices, topped with freshly grated Parmesan. It’s a comforting meal that brings a touch of Italian flair to your dinner table in just 30 minutes!
Cavatappi Mama
4
servings10
minutes15
minutes425
kcal5
minutes30
minutesDive into the delightful simplicity of Cavatappi Mama, a quick and easy pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe combines tender cavatappi pasta with a light, savory blend of eggs, herbs, and spices, topped with freshly grated Parmesan. It’s a comforting meal that brings a touch of Italian flair to your dinner table in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- Pasta Base
10 ounces cavatappi pasta
- Egg Mixture
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
- Seasoning and Oils
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
- Cheese and Spices
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
- Alternative Ingredients
Substitute cavatappi with fusilli or penne if unavailable.
Olive oil can be replaced with butter for a richer flavor.
Fresh garlic minced can be used instead of garlic powder; use one small clove.
Directions
- Preparation of Ingredients – Gather all ingredients and measure them as listed.
- Cooking Pasta – Boil the cavatappi in salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain well.
- Combining Egg Mixture – In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, chopped parsley, and water.
- Sautéing with Spices – Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat; stir in garlic powder, oregano, seasoning salt, and onion powder.
- Combining Pasta with Egg Mixture – Add the drained pasta to the pan with spices; pour the egg mixture over the pasta, stirring gently until the eggs are fully cooked and coating the pasta evenly.
- Final Touches – Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the hot pasta and serve immediately.
Equipment
- nonstick pan
- Mixing bowls
- measuring cups and spoons
- colander
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 425kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
- Sodium: 600mg
- Potassium: 200mg
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Vitamin A: 500IU
- Vitamin C: 10mg
- Calcium: 150mg
- Iron: 3mg
