Best 3 Cavatappi With Spinach Beans And Asiago Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable cavatappi pasta recipes, where flavors dance on your palate. From the classic combination of spinach, beans, and Asiago cheese to the vibrant flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and roasted red peppers, each dish promises a unique taste experience. Explore the delightful pairings of lemon, garlic, and Parmesan in our lemon Parmesan cavatappi, or savor the creamy richness of our cavatappi with roasted red pepper sauce. For a touch of elegance, try our cavatappi with smoked salmon and asparagus, where delicate flavors blend harmoniously. Our collection of cavatappi recipes offers a symphony of tastes, textures, and colors, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of culinary artistry.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CAVATAPPI WITH SPINACH, BEANS, AND ASIAGO CHEESE



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For a simple dish, this contains many healthful ingredients, plus the flavors are complex. If you toss the spinach and Asiago cheese while the pasta is still warm, the spinach will wilt and the cheese will soften. When this happens, the flavors blend and become more pungent. This is peasant food at its best.

Provided by Chef.Jules

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups coarsely chopped spinach leaves
4 cups hot cooked cavatappi pasta (about 6 ounces uncooked spiral-shaped pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans or 1 (19 ounce) can other white beans, drained
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese
fresh ground black pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper, if desired.

CREAMY CAVATAPPI & CHEESE



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Dive fork-first into oodles of noodles baked to bubbly perfection and coated with a to-die-for sharp cheddar cheese sauce in this cavatappi, a grown-up version of mac and cheese. Hot sauce lends mild heat that's delectable with the smoky topping. -Barbara Colucci, Rockledge, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups uncooked cavatappi or spiral pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
4 cups 2% milk
6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed Velveeta
3 green onions, chopped
TOPPINGS:
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
3 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and coarsley crumbled
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 green onion, chopped
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Cook cavatappi according to package directions., Meanwhile, saute garlic in butter in a Dutch oven. Stir in flour and pepper sauce until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Stir in cheeses until melted; add green onions. Drain cavatappi; stir into cheese mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the bread crumbs, bacon and melted butter; sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with green onion and, if desired, pepper.

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CAVATAPPI WITH SPINACH, BEANS AND ASIAGO CHEESE



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Categories     Pasta

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups coarsely chopped spinach leaves
4 cups hot cooked cavatappi (about 6 oz uncooked pasta)
1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded Asiago cheese
2 tbsps olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 (19 oz) can cannellini beans or other white beans, drained
Cracked black pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with cracked pepper, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and texture than frozen spinach.
  • Cook the spinach properly: Cook the spinach until it is just wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Overcooking the spinach will make it mushy.
  • Use a good quality Asiago cheese: Asiago cheese is a hard, nutty cheese that adds a lot of flavor to this dish. Look for a cheese that is aged for at least 6 months.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cavatappi pasta is a delicate pasta that can easily be overcooked. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • Serve the dish immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become mushy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

This cavatappi with spinach, beans, and Asiago cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at the table. Give this recipe a try the next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish.

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