Copycat Carbone’s Spicy Pasta
Enjoy creamy goodness in every bite with Copycat Carbone’s Spicy Pasta – easy to make and utterly delicious! Try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook cavatappi noodles until al dente (7–10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and then add heavy cream, mixing until combined and heated through.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Adjust spice level as desired.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is achieved.
- Toss drained cavatappi in the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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