Easy Cavatappi Pasta Recipe
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This Easy Cavatappi Pasta Parmesan recipe is one of those great dinner ideas when you need to pull something together and do not want to make a huge mess. This is truly one of the easiest quick dinner recipes and the curly pasta changes things up a bit from the usual pasta dinner.
Made with the curly Cavatappi pasta, this easy 30 minute stove top dinner makes for a fun and festive dinner idea.
Also known as Pasta Cavatappi, this easy meal comes together in minutes and it is perfect for a weekend or weeknight dinner idea.
I love using spring and summer vegetables such as spinach, zucchini and bell peppers in this summer dinner idea. I like to keep it light with all of the colorful vegetables and omitting any heavy cream sauces.
You can even use Cavatappi pasta to make this tasty summer vegetable pasta.
Ingredients
- olive oil
- garlic
- sausage
- cavatappi noodles
- vegetables – zucchini, mini peppers, spinach
- Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
Substitutions and Variations
- You can sub ground beef or ground turkey for the sausage.
- Sub rotini, bowtie pasta, elbow macaroni or a similar type of macaroni for the Cavatappi
- Add some red pepper flakes for a pop of spice.
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What to Serve with Cavatappi Pasta
Cavatappi pasta goes great with a simple green salad and some crusty garlic bread.
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Cavatappi Pasta
Equipment
- large sauce pan
- serving dish
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lb mild (sweet) sausage
- 1 1/2 cups Cavatappi Pasta
- 2 zucchinis
- 6 mini peppers
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boiling.
- Add Cavatappi pasta and cook per package directions (usually 8-10 minutes) until al dente. Set aside
- While the pasta cooks, start the meat and vegetable preparation. Wash and chop mini peppers
- Heat oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat.
- Remove sausage casing and brown in skillet with garlic, breaking up sausage into small bits.
- Once sausage is completely browned, remove from heat and set aside.
- Lower temp to medium-low heat and saute zucchini and peppers until tender.
- Add sausage and cooked pasta back to the pan. Stir and heat through.
- Toss gently and add Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
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So fresh and delicious. I love how you specify the sweet sausage and I love the touch of Parmesan. And those fresh veggies!!
Thank you Tamara!