Jul 13 2026
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Cavatappi Pasta Recipe

Inspired by Salted Edge
Time30m
Serves4

cheesy cheese sauce + parmesan

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water, then add the cavatappi pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.

Making Cheese Sauce

  1. 4

    Melt Butter

    In the same pot you used for the pasta, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Make Roux

    Once the butter is melted, whisk in 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Continue whisking for about 2 minutes until the mixture is slightly golden.

  3. 6

    Add Milk

    Gradually add 4 cups of milk to the roux, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.

  4. 7

    Add Cheeses

    Lower the heat and add the shredded cheddar cheese, Gruyère cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until all the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.

  5. 8

    Season Sauce

    Add garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

  6. 9

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained cavatappi pasta to the cheese sauce. Stir well to coat all the pasta with the cheese sauce.

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