Cheesy Cavatappi Pasta

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– 8 oz. cavatappi pasta – ¾ cup heavy cream – ¾ cup shredded mild Cheddar – ¼ cup shredded Parmesan – ½ tsp. sea salt or to taste – ¼ tsp. pepper or to taste

Ingredients

STEP

1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously season it with salt. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. (Cavatappi usually cooks in 9 minutes).

STEP

2

While the pasta is cooking, pour the heavy cream into a large skillet. Add the cheddar, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Bring everything to a gentle simmer. Keep it over a very low heat until the pasta is cooked.

STEP

3

Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water. Add the pasta to the cheesy sauce and mix well. Use pasta water to thin the sauce (I use about ¼ cup of water). Serve and enjoy!

This Cheesy Cavatappi Pasta is a rich and delicious dish that you'll love. Versatile and easy to make, this simple recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

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