Cavatelli Recipe
shrimp, bay scallops, crab, cherry peppers, olives, Calabrian pomodoro, whipped ricotta, fennel pollen
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Ingredients
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Cavatelli Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Cook the Cavatelli
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the cavatelli according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Sauté the Seafood
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and bay scallops, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they are just cooked through.
- 3
Add Crab and Vegetables
Stir in the crab meat, cherry peppers, and olives. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 4
Combine with Sauce
Add the Calabrian pomodoro sauce to the seafood mixture and bring to a simmer. Gently fold in the cooked cavatelli, allowing it to absorb the flavors.
- 5
Serve
Plate the cavatelli mixture and top with whipped ricotta. Sprinkle with fennel pollen and additional black pepper to taste before serving.