Cavatappi Pasta with Cream Sauce

Looking for a super delicious, easy, crowd-pleasing dinner main or side dish recipe? Cavatappi Pasta with Cream Sauce is on the menu! This comforting pasta dish combines tender cavatappi noodles and an easy, ultra creamy parmesan cheese cream sauce. It only takes 15 minutes to whip up! It will definitely become one of your go-to dinner recipes!

Author: Food with Feeling

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 190 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 lb - cavatappi
4 tablespoons - butter
4 clove - garlic
3 tablespoons - flour
1 cup - broth
1 cup - milk
2 teaspoons - Italian seasoning
1 cup - parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
2 cups - steamed broccoli florets

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions.
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Mix in the broth, milk, italian seasoning, cheese, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined and bring to a simmer.
Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often, until the cheese is fully melted and combined into the sauce.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce and stir to coat fully. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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