How To Make Cherry Tomato & Ricotta Cavatappi
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz cavatappi pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the cavatappi pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
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Stir in the red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper.
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Add the cooked cavatappi pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it with the tomato mixture.
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Remove from heat and stir in the ricotta cheese until well combined.
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Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 435kcal
- Total Fat : 19g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 33mg
- Sodium : 230mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 49g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 15g
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