Kids Cavatappi Recipe
3 cheese tortellini (ricotta, pecorino, mozzarella) with parmesan cream sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Parmesan Cream Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Cavatappi
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the cavatappi pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Cook the Tortellini
During the last 3 minutes of cooking the cavatappi, add the 3 cheese tortellini to the pot. Continue to cook until the tortellini float to the surface, indicating they are ready.
- 3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and tortellini in a colander and set aside. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water for later use.
Making the Parmesan Cream Sauce
- 4
Melt the Butter
In the same pot used for the pasta, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Heavy Cream
Gradually pour in the heavy cream while continuing to whisk, allowing the sauce to thicken for about 3-4 minutes.
- 7
Stir in Parmesan Cheese
Lower the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- 8
Season the Sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 9
Mix Pasta with Sauce
Add the drained cavatappi and tortellini to the Parmesan cream sauce, gently tossing to coat the pasta evenly.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately while hot.