Ingredients
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- 16 ounces cavatappi noodles
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the cavatappi noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Heat through.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Combine cooked noodles with the sauce, mixing well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 105mg