Cavatappi and Goat Cheese
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this indulgent yet easy-to-make Cavatappi and Goat Cheese recipe. Featuring tender, corkscrew-shaped cavatappi pasta coated in a luxuriously creamy goat cheese sauce, this dish is elevated with garlic, zesty lemon, and a touch of Parmesan for depth and brightness. A splash of heavy cream ensures velvety smoothness, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a burst of color and freshness. Perfect for pasta lovers seeking a quick meal with gourmet flair, this recipe is ready in just 25 minutes and is ideal for cozy dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it piping hot with an extra dusting of Parmesan cheese for the ultimate comforting pasta experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz cavatappi pasta
- 6 oz goat cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cavatappi pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, goat cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk until the cheese has melted into a smooth, creamy sauce.
Add the lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir to combine.
Transfer the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the noodles in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until your desired consistency is reached.
Sprinkle in the fresh parsley and give the pasta a final toss.
Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.8 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.6 g | 583% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 516 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 3423 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.1 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 89.3 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1193 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 354 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
