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Cavatappi Pasta With Creamy Pesto

Inspired by Noodles & Company pesto pasta, this cavatappi pasta recipe has the same delicious flavor but is SO easy to make at home!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 680 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Italian

Ingredients

  • 16 oz cavatappi pasta 453 g
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 14 g
  • 8 oz sliced button mushrooms 226 g
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • ½ medium red onion sliced
  • 1 cup pesto homemade preferred for a brighter color and flavor, 200 g
  • ¼ cup heavy cream 60 mL
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan 40 g

Instructions

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  1. Cook Pasta: Cook 16 oz cavatappi pasta in salted water according to package instructions.
  2. Flavor Base: Melt 1 Tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot or skillet over medium heat, then add 8 oz sliced button mushrooms and cook until golden brown and a bit crispy around the edges, about 10 minutes. Add 2 roma tomatoes (diced) and ½ medium red onion (sliced), and continue cooking for 3 minutes.
  3. Sauce: Remove pan from heat and stir in 1 cup pesto and ¼ cup heavy cream.
  4. Serve: Str in cooked pasta and ½ cup freshly grated parmesan. Serve warm!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 680kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 117.1g (39%) Protein -423.9g (-848%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5.9g (30%) Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 228mg (10%) Potassium 165mg (5%) Fiber 6.6g (26%) Sugar 8g (16%) Calcium 133mg (13%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 680

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 680kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 117.1g 39%
Protein -423.9g -848%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5.9g 30%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 228mg 10%
Potassium 165mg 4%
Fiber 6.6g 26%
Sugar 8g 16%
Calcium 133mg 13%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.