This Creamy Cavatappi Pasta is a decadent side dish or light main dish that comes together in just 25 minutes. It's made with tender cavatappi noodles tossed in a silky smooth, ultra flavorful cream sauce.
2tablespoonssun dried tomatoes(drained and chopped)
3clovesfresh minced garlic
½teaspoonItalian seasoning
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonfresh cracked pepper
½cupheavy whipping cream
reserved pasta water and chopped parsley for finishing
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook just until al dente.
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet on medium-high heat until crispy.
Without draining, add the sun dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and cook 1 minute.
Add the cream and cook 2-3 minutes until the sauce comes together.
Before draining the pasta, reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water.
Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce, adding enough pasta water so that the sauce comes together. The starchy water will create a thick and luscious sauce.
Stir in fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve.
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Notes
*This recipe will serve approximately 4 adults as a main dish, or 6 people as a side dish.* This recipe has a thin and creamy sauce that is so flavorful. For a thicker sauce, you can stir in 1 tablespoon flour after the spices and add one cup chicken or vegetable broth in addition to the cream. Simmer until thickened.Possible variations:This recipe has loads of flavor but there are also tons of ways you can mix it up:
Stir in fresh chopped spinach before serving.
Add a handful of shredded Parmesan cheese (reduce the salt if you plan to do this).