Cavatappi with Prosciutto and Parmesan
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this luscious Cavatappi with Prosciutto and Parmesan, a dish that combines indulgent flavors with comforting simplicity. Twirly cavatappi pasta is coated in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce, enriched with a touch of garlic and elevated by the savory bite of thinly sliced prosciutto. The addition of fresh parsley lends a vibrant finish, while reserved pasta water ensures the perfect sauce consistency. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy nights yet elegant enough to impress at casual gatherings. Serve it with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan for an irresistibly cheesy touch, and you’ve got a restaurant-worthy dish right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Cavatappi pasta
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz Prosciutto, thinly sliced and chopped
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup Pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cavatappi pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer gently for about 3-4 minutes until it slightly thickens.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and the sauce becomes smooth. Add the reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
Stir in the chopped prosciutto and let it warm through for about 1-2 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked, drained cavatappi to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the pasta and give it a final toss to combine.
Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese on the side for garnishing, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.5 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.9 g | 444% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 463 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 4984 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.8 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 81.2 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 947 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 760 mg | 16% | |
*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.
