5.0 from 3 votes
Cavatappi Alfredo
This cavatappi alfredo recipe makes an easy, creamy, warm pasta dish in just 15 minutes. Add peas or pumpkin or crisp bacon for variation!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 698 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- salt, for cooking pasta
- 4 ounce cavatappi or other short pasta
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- ½ ounce grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until 2 minutes from al dente, then add in the peas. When the pasta is cooked, drain both into a strainer.
- Using the same pot, combine the butter, cream, and nutmeg over medium-low heat until slightly thickened.
- Add the pasta and peas back to the pot and continue to stir over medium-low heat until the pasta is well-coated.
- Off the heat, stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese, as desired.
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Notes
- This cavatappi alfredo recipe will make two 2 ounce servings, which is enough for one person as a main course. It's best eaten right away and doesn't freeze, so please only make as much as you want to eat.
- There are lots of ways to vary the base recipe, including adding a protein like cooked chicken or crisped bacon. Or add some spinach, kale or other greens or a add a half can of pumpkin.
Nutrition Information
Calories
698kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
97g
(32%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
235mg
(10%)
Potassium
466mg
(13%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1249IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
214mg
(21%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 698
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 698kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 97g | 32% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1249IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.