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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770k Calories
29g Protein
38g Total Fat
77g Carbs
43% Health Score
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Calories
770k
39%

Fat
38g
59%

  Saturated Fat
21g
133%

Carbohydrates
77g
26%

  Sugar
6g
7%

Cholesterol
76mg
25%

Sodium
693mg
30%

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Protein
29g
59%

Vitamin C
136mg
165%

Vitamin K
157µg
150%

Selenium
64µg
92%

Manganese
1mg
57%

Calcium
501mg
50%

Phosphorus
462mg
46%

Vitamin A
1979IU
40%

Folate
114µg
29%

Fiber
6g
27%

Magnesium
91mg
23%

Vitamin B6
0.44mg
22%

Vitamin B2
0.37mg
21%

Potassium
739mg
21%

Zinc
2mg
18%

Copper
0.34mg
17%

Vitamin B5
1mg
15%

Vitamin B1
0.21mg
14%

Iron
2mg
14%

Vitamin B3
2mg
13%

Vitamin E
1mg
12%

Vitamin B12
0.44µg
7%

Vitamin D
0.52µg
3%

covered percent of daily need
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