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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Cavatelli
Once the water is boiling, add 2 cups of cavatelli pasta to the pot. Stir gently to prevent sticking and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 7-9 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander, reserving a small amount of pasta water (about 1/4 cup) in case you need it later.
Preparing the Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Ricotta
Once the butter is melted, add 1 cup of ricotta cheese to the pot. Stir well to combine with the melted butter.
- 6
Mix in Pasta
Add the drained cavatelli to the ricotta mixture. Stir gently to combine, ensuring all pasta is coated with the sauce. If the mixture seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- 7
Finish with Parmesan
Sprinkle in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined. If using, add 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh basil for garnish.
