Cavatappi & Broccoli with Mascarpone Alfredo Sauce
Cavatappi & Broccoli with Mascarpone Alfredo Sauce is a Mediterranean main course. This recipe makes 4 servings with 770 calories, 29g of protein, and 38g of fat each. For $1.56 per serving, this recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 31 person found this recipe to be tasty and satisfying. This recipe from A Teaspoon of Happiness requires Salt & Pepper, cavatappi pasta, olive oil, and mascarpone cheese. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 93%, this dish is spectacular. Similar recipes are Spaghetti with Mascarpone Alfredo Sauce and Sugar Snap Peas, Shrimp Broccoli Cavatappi #SundaySupper, and Cavatappi with Vodka Sauce.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 10 minutes
Cooking duration: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 small head of broccoli, cut into florets
12 ounces uncooked cavatappi pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
Equipment:
pot
sauce pan
frying pan
whisk
Cooking instruction summary:
In a large stockpot, cook pasta in salted water according to package directions for al dente. Add broccoli to the water when 4 minutes remains of the pasta's cooking time.While pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan or skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic over medium heat and saut garlic is sizzling - about 1 minute. Add the milk and mascarpone cheese, whisking occasionally until melted. Add grated pecorino romano and whisk until smooth. Season with salt & pepper to taste.When pasta is cooked, strain pasta and broccoli and toss with sauce to evenly coat. Serve immediately.
Step by step:
1. In a large stockpot, cook pasta in salted water according to package directions for al dente.
2. Add broccoli to the water when 4 minutes remains of the pasta's cooking time.While pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan or skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic over medium heat and saut garlic is sizzling - about 1 minute.
3. Add the milk and mascarpone cheese, whisking occasionally until melted.
4. Add grated pecorino romano and whisk until smooth. Season with salt & pepper to taste.When pasta is cooked, strain pasta and broccoli and toss with sauce to evenly coat.
5. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
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