Copycat Carbone’s Spicy Pasta
Experience the bold flavors of this Copycat Carbone’s Spicy Pasta, designed to bring the iconic dish straight from Carbone’s kitchen to your dining table. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a creamy tomato sauce with a delightful kick from red pepper flakes, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. This versatile recipe allows you to customize the spice level and add your favorite garnishes, ensuring a satisfying meal every time. Whether enjoyed on date night or at a casual gathering, this pasta is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cavatappi noodles
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 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
- Cook cavatappi noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste, heavy cream, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Mix in cooked cavatappi noodles until fully coated with the spicy sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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