Description
A vibrant and healthy savory vegetarian main course featuring ridged cavatelli pasta tossed inside a single skillet with fresh shucked sweet corn cherry tomatoes diced zucchini sliced garlic marinara sauce and grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
Ingredients
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1 lb cavatelli pasta.
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2 ears sweet corn.
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1 pint cherry tomatoes.
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1.5 cups diced zucchini.
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3/4 cup marinara sauce.
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6 tbsp Pecorino Romano.
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2 cloves garlic.
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3 tsp olive oil.
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2 tbsp fresh basil.
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1 tsp salt.
Instructions
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Boil the cavatelli shells inside a large pot of salted water until perfectly al dente then drain and reserve a half-cup of water.
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Sauté the thin garlic slices in 2 teaspoons of olive oil inside a wide skillet for 1 minute over medium heat until fragrant.
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Toss the quartered cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt into the pan to cook for 3 minutes until soft and blistered.
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Incorporate the shucked corn kernels and diced zucchini into the pan cooking for 3 minutes until just tender.
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Stir the marinara sauce into the vegetables to warm through then combine with the pasta cheese and reserved water off the heat.
Notes
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Reserving a splash of starchy cooking water to bind the melted cheese fats is the secret to a professional-grade velvet sauce coating for this Summer Cavatelli Pasta.
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Carbohydrate-heavy wheat shells provide a sophisticated and energy-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
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This one-pan dinner is naturally pork-free and wine-free for simple summer entertaining.
- Prep Time: ~ 5 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Category: Main Course.
- Method: Pan-Searing/Skillet.
- Cuisine: Southern Italian Farmhouse.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large filled bowlful.
- Calories: ~ 380 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 4 g.
- Sodium: ~ 440 mg.
- Fat: ~ 9 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 3 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 6 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~62 g.
- Fiber: ~ 4 g.
- Protein: ~ 13 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 10 mg.
Keywords: Summer Cavatelli Pasta, One-Pan Corn Pasta, Stunning Skillet Recipes, Zucchini Tomato Cavatelli, Pecorino Tossed Shells, New York Recipe.