15 Amazing Cavatappi Recipes you Must Try
Welcome to our guide of 20 Amazing Cavatappi Recipes you’ll love. These recipes are perfect for those wanting to cook with cavatappi pasta. We have all kinds of cavatappi recipes to surely have a recipe for everyone to try out. Ranging from easy pesto cavatappi to southwest beef cavatappi pasta, here is our completed list of cavatappi recipes for you to enjoy.
1) Easy Pesto Cavatappi
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Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingregients:
1 pound dried cavatappi pasta
pinch kosher salt
1 Tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces sliced mushrooms Baby Bella or any other variety you like
2-3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup dry white wine can substitute additional broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup basil pesto homemade or store-bought
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6-8 cranks freshly-ground black pepper
1-2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
First on our list is a pesto Cavatappi recipe. It’s a great recipe for anyone wanting a cavatappi pasta recipe and enjoys pesto and mushrooms with their pasta. The best part is this recipe can be made in just 25 minutes total. In less than half an hour, you could have a delicious pasta lunch or dinner. You could also add shrimp to the dish if you want some more protein in your recipe.
2) The Best Southwest Cavatappi pasta
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Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingregients:
1 poblano pepper
2 Scallions (green onions)
1 1/2 cup cavatappi noodles
1 pound ground beef
2 TBSP tomato paste
2 TBSP Sour Cream
4 TBSP red pepper crema
1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend
hot sauce
1/2 tsp of the following:
Chilli powder, Paprika, Ground coriander, Garlic powder, Cumin, Cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
Salt
pepper
2 TBSP butter
Oil
Next up on our list is a Southwest Beef Cavatappi recipe. This recipe is a good choice if you want Cavatappi pasta and also enjoy beef and cheese with your pasta. This recipe is also very fast and easy with taking just 30 minutes to make. Try it out and let us know what you think!
3) Creamy and Flavorful Blackened Shrimp Cavatappi
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Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingregients:
8 ounces cavatappi noodles, cooked al dente according to package instructions
1 pound large shrimp, raw, deveined, tail removed
2 tablespoons blackened seasoning
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup (238 g) heavy cream
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup (57.5 g) sour cream
1/2 cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, grated
1 can (15 ounces) sweet corn, drained
green onion, chopped, for garnish
Third on our list is a delicious blackened shrimp and pasta dish. This dish has amazing shrimp seasoned with blackened seasoning and creamy pasta mixed together. It is perfect for a one time meal or making many meals for meal prepping. With it taking just 25 minutes to make, it is perfect if you are in a rush and need a quick meal.
4) Baked Cavatappi with Ground Beef
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Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingregients:
12 oz cavatappi
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1lb lean ground beef
2 tbsp tomato paste
14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatos
15 oz can tomato sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella
Fresh basil for serving
Up next is a cheesy baked Cavatappi. This recipe is perfect if you want cavatappi but want it to be more like a lasagna recipe. All you need you need to do is cook the pasta and beef, then mix them together with cheese, tomatoes, and seasoning. Finally, you bake it uncovered to give it a nice layer of melted cheese on top. The best part is it only takes 40 minutes to make.
5) Chicken Cavatappi Pasta Recipes
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Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingregients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 ounces cavatappi pasta
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Up next is a great recipe if you don’t want beef with your pasta but prefer chicken. This is the chicken cavatappi pasta recipe. It takes just 30 minutes to cook and is great for lunch or dinner. All you need to do is cook the chicken on a skillet, make the homemade sauce by mixing in tomatoes, cream, cheese, and seasonings. Finally, you cook the pasta and mix it together. It is a healthy and easy recipe to make when you don’t want to cook for hours.
6) Cavatappi Pasta with Cream Sauce
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Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Ingregients:
1 pound cavatappi
4 tablespoons of butter dairy free as desired
4 cloves of finely minced garlic
3 tablespoons of flour
1 cup of broth I use veggie broth but whatever you have will work
1 cup milk of choice plain milk or dairy free works
2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
1 cup of grated parmesan cheese
Salt + pepper to taste
Optional for serving: 2 heaping cups of steamed broccoli florets
Up next is a delicious recipe for anyone wanting pasta with cream sauce. It is a simple an healthy recipe to make for lunch or dinner. The main steps include mixing butter, garlic, milk, cheese and seasonings to make a creamy sauce. Then you mix it together and enjoy.
7) Cheesy Bacon Cavatappi Pasta
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Cook Time: 36 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingregients:
5 cups cavatappi noodles
2 cups milk
10.5 oz condensed cream of bacon soup
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
1 cup mozzarella, shredded
1 cup Parmesan, shredded
1 cup Parmesan, shredded
1 cup mozzarella, shredded
1/2 cup real bacon bits
Next up is a perfect recipe for bacon lovers who are looking for a cavatappi pasta dish. This recipe is a perfect cheesy and bacon pasta dish that everyone will love. It takes just 36 minutes to make and is great for lunch or dinner. The main steps include making the sauce with cheese and seasonings, cooking the pasta, and adding bacon bits with the melted cheese. This is a great dish for bacon and pasta lovers. Give it a try and see if you enjoy it!
8) Brown Butter Cavatappi with Squash
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Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingregients:
1 pound dry cavatappi pasta
1/2 cup Plugra® Unsalted Butter
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch half moons
1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch half moons
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Chopped fresh basil, for garnish
Our 8th recipe is an amazing choice for anyone who enjoy squash with their pasta. It is a fresh and healthy recipe that combines peppers, pasta, cheese, and squash. It’s a great way to change up your pasta dish.
9) Creamy Cavatappi (Gourmet Mac and Cheese)
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Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingregients:
16 ounces uncooked cavatappi noodles
8 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded into approximately 2 1/4 cups
8 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded into approximately 2 1/4 cups
1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, click link for homemade recipe
3 cups half and half
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed
This dish is amazing if you want mac and cheese cavatappi pasta but don’t want the cheap store bought mac and cheese. It is very fast and easy to make. All you do is cook the pasta, mix up the different types of cheeses like gruyere and parmesan, and mix them together to enjoy. It takes just 25 minutes to make and is a massive improvement over the artificial cheese in the store bought mac and cheese.
10) Sausage Cavatappi
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Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingregients:
1lb ground hot Italian sausage
1/2 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
5oz baby spinach
2-4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning to taste
24oz Jar of Arrabiata sauce (we love Rao’s!)
1lb Cavatappi, cooked according to box instructions.
1 T olive oil
1 T butter
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella, parmesan or provolone, optional
For 10th spot on our list, we have a sausage cavatappi recipe. This recipe is perfect for anyone wanting a pasta dish with peppers and sausage. It takes about 30 minutes to cook. All you need do is cook the pasta and sausage, mix in diced peppers and seasonings, then mix and enjoy. It is a good alternative for anyone who wants sausage instead of chicken or beef in their pasta.
11) Tex-Mex Cavatappi
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Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingregients:
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 pound ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
2 cups (one 16-ounce jar) chunky tomato salsa
3/4 pound cavatappi
2 teaspoons lime juice or red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
Lime wedges for serving (optional)
This dish works well for anyone who wants a more Mexican style pasta cavatappi dish. It features chili powder, tomato salsa, cilantro, and cheese. Its healthy and easy to make. Just cook the pasta, cook the ground beef with the seasonings, and mix them together for a delicious pasta dish. It’s a great way to change up your recipes and try something new.
12) Cavatappi with Spicy Sausage, Spinach and Parmesan
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Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingregients:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound cavatappi pasta
2 big handfuls fresh baby spinach leaves (about 4 ounces)
1 cup reserved pasta water
Zest and juice of half a lemon
1 cup shredded shredded parmesan cheese
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
This is a perfect choice for anyone who wants some spice with their pasta. It is a healthy pasta dish with spicy sausage, spinach and cheese. Adding in some extra red pepper flakes it give some added some if needed. It is a great way to change up the standard recipe dish by adding in some spice.
13) Cavatappi with Bacon and Roasted Broccoli
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Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingregients:
1 pound Cavatappi or any pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin; split
1 small head of broccoli cut into bite sized florets
kosher salt and pepper
6 to 8 slices thick cut bacon cut into small chunks or cubes
1 small onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
parmesan cheese freshly grated for garnish
Next on our list, we have a bacon and broccoli pasta dish. It is a quick and delicious recipe perfect for any meal. While not usual, the bacon and broccoli work great together with the pasta. All you need to do is cook the pasta, roast the broccoli, cook the bacon, and combine with the seasonings. The best part is this recipe is done and ready to eat in just 30 minutes.
14) Copycat Carrabba's Cavatappi Amatriciana
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Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingregients:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces pancetta diced
1 small yellow onion peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic minced
28 ounces canned whole tomatoes in juice crushed or chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
12 ounces cavatappi pasta
1/2 cup Romano cheese freshly grated, plus more for garnish
Fresh basil chiffonade, for garnish
Up next is an amazing copycat carrabba's cavatappi amatriciana. This dish features tomatoes, pork, pasta, and cheese. It is a fresh and delicious recipe that the whole family will love. It is recommended to serve with wine. It is also quick and easy taking just 30 minutes to make.
15) Cavatappi Pasta & Pork Ragù with Romano Cheese
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Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingregients:
10 oz Ground Pork
6 oz Cavatappi Pasta
2 cloves Garlic
1 bunch Kale
2 Tbsps Dried Currants
2 Tbsps Tomato Paste
2 Tbsps Mascarpone Cheese
1/4 cup Grated Romano Cheese
1 tsp Quatre Épices (White Pepper, Nutmeg, Ginger & Cloves)
Last on our is a simple but flavorful cavatappi pasta dish. It includes ground pork, mascarpone cheese, grated romano cheese and dried currants. It is a great recipe to change up your pasta dish. The cheeses are unique and delicious, the pork an currants add new flavors to the usual pasta and meatballs combination. It is a really nice recipe to try out.
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