Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Copycat Carbone’s Spicy Pasta, a quick and delectable dish inspired by the famous Spicy Rigatoni from Carbone. This easy recipe features cavatappi pasta enveloped in a luscious tomato cream sauce, spiced with garlic and red pepper flakes for that perfect kick. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy dinner for two, this dish is sure to impress with its layered flavors and simple preparation methods. Experience restaurant-quality Italian cuisine right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 16 ounces cavatappi noodles
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the cavatappi noodles according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling water. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in tomato paste, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Heat through.
- Gradually mix in reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as desired.
- Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss until well coated with sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg