Jul 13 2026

Cavatappi Pasta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Uncle Roy’s Marinara or Butter & Parmesan

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Butter & Parmesan

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Cook the Cavatappi

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cavatappi pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Making the Marinara Sauce

  1. 2

    Prepare the Marinara

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Butter & Parmesan Option

  1. 3

    Prepare Butter & Parmesan

    In a separate pan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add the cooked cavatappi and toss to coat. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and mix well.

Serving

  1. 4

    Serve the Pasta

    For marinara, serve the cavatappi topped with the marinara sauce. For butter & parmesan, serve immediately with the butter and cheese mixture.

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