Creamy Basil & Calabrian Chili Cavatelli
Indulge your taste buds with Creamy Basil & Calabrian Chili Cavatelli, a delectable pasta dish that combines rich, creamy flavors with the perfect amount of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cavatelli pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Calabrian chili paste (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook cavatelli until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and saut minced garlic until fragrant.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream until combined.
- Gradually add grated Parmesan while stirring until melted.
- Mix in chopped basil and Calabrian chili paste, adjusting spice levels as desired.
- Combine the drained cavatelli with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before warming everything through for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately with optional garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (about 350g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 565mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 95mg