Cavatelli Recipe
Prepared with mushrooms or tossed with assertive broccoli di rape.
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Ingredients
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Cavatelli with Mushrooms or Broccoli di Rape
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Cavatelli
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cavatelli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-9 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add sliced mushrooms (or broccoli di rape) and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes. If using broccoli di rape, add a splash of water and cover to steam for a couple of minutes.
- 3
Combine the Ingredients
Add the cooked cavatelli to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Stir in red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- 4
Serve
Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
