Cavatappi Pasta
This easy cavatappi pasta recipe is a creamy, comforting weeknight dinner the whole family will love. The corkscrew pasta holds sauce perfectly, making it ideal for quick dinners, meal prep, and cozy comfort food nights.
Servings: 4
Calories: 142kcal
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.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1511IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg