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Summer Cavatelli Pasta

Summer Cavatelli Pasta Bursting with Fresh Veggie Goodness

Quick and easy Summer Cavatelli Pasta is a vegetarian delight brimming with corn, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini, ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 297.5

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Cavatelli fresh or frozen
For the Sauce and Vegetables
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 cup Corn fresh kernels or frozen
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes quartered
  • 1 medium Zucchini diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the cavatelli and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
  2. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
  3. Add the quartered cherry tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt to the skillet. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
  4. Stir in the fresh corn and diced zucchini, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the zucchini is tender-crisp.
  5. Pour in the marinara sauce and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Heat through for about 1 minute.
  6. Once the cavatelli is cooked, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  7. Add the drained cavatelli to the skillet with the sauce, tossing everything together. Add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
  8. Stir in grated Pecorino Romano and the remaining olive oil, warming through for about 1 minute.
  9. Plate the Summer Cavatelli Pasta, garnishing with additional grated cheese and fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 297.5kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the sauce with reserved pasta water if too thick.

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