Creamy Tomato Cavatappi Pasta with Mushrooms & Bell Peppers
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Creamy Tomato Cavatappi Pasta

with Mushrooms & Bell Peppers

30 MIN
+$2.95/serving 4 Servings
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    In this dish, a combo of cavatappi pasta and tender vegetables are tossed with a vibrant, aromatic tomato sauce, which highlights garlic, capers, Italian seasoning, and a bit of smooth mascarpone. A sprinkle of parmesan cheese just before serving provides the perfect finishing touch.
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    Creamy Tomato Cavatappi Pasta with Mushrooms & Bell Peppers
    Title
    • 3 oz Diced Pancetta
    • ¾ lb Cavatappi Pasta
    • 1 14-Oz Can Whole Datterini Tomatoes
    • 2 cloves Garlic
    • 1 oz Salted Butter
    • 1 bunch Parsley
    • ½ lb Mushrooms
    • ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    • 2 Tbsps Capers
    • 2 Tbsps Tomato Paste
    • ¼ cup Mascarpone Cheese
    • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
    • 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning (Whole Dried Basil, Sage, Oregano, Savory, Rosemary, Thyme & Marjoram)
    • 2 Bell Peppers
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    tips & techniques
    Prepare the ingredients
    1 Prepare the ingredients

    Fill a large pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces. Cut off and discard the stems of the peppers. Halve lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then thinly slice crosswise. Peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic. Roughly chop the parsley leaves and stems.

    Cook the pasta
    2 Cook the pasta

    Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water. Cook 7 to 9 minutes, or until al dente (still slightly firm to the bite). Turn off the heat. Reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, drain thoroughly and return to the pot.

    Cook the pancetta
    3 Cook the pancetta

    Meanwhile, in a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the pancetta. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

    Cook the vegetables
    4 Cook the vegetables

    In the pan of reserved fond, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the mushroom pieces in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the capers, sliced peppers, and chopped garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add the tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined. Add 1/4 cup of water (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until slightly thickened. 

    Make the sauce
    5 Make the sauce
    To the pan, add the tomatoes (carefully, as the liquid may splatter), Italian seasoning, and as much of the red pepper flakes as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing down on the tomatoes with the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes, or until combined. Turn off the heat.
    Finish the pasta & serve your dish
    6 Finish the pasta & serve your dish

    To the pot of cooked pasta, add the sauce, butter, cooked pancetta, and half the reserved pasta cooking water. Cook on medium-high, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined. Turn off the heat. Stir in the mascarpone until combined and the pasta is coated (if necessary, gradually add the remaining cooking water to ensure the pasta is thoroughly coated). Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished pasta garnished with the chopped parsley and parmesan. Enjoy!

    Tips from Home Chefs

    Prepare the ingredients
    1 Prepare the ingredients

    Fill a large pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces. Cut off and discard the stems of the peppers. Halve lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then thinly slice crosswise. Peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic. Roughly chop the parsley leaves and stems.

    2 Cook the pasta

    Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water. Cook 7 to 9 minutes, or until al dente (still slightly firm to the bite). Turn off the heat. Reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, drain thoroughly and return to the pot.

    Cook the pasta
    Cook the pancetta
    3 Cook the pancetta

    Meanwhile, in a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the pancetta. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

    4 Cook the vegetables

    In the pan of reserved fond, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the mushroom pieces in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the capers, sliced peppers, and chopped garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add the tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined. Add 1/4 cup of water (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until slightly thickened. 

    Cook the vegetables
    Make the sauce
    5 Make the sauce
    To the pan, add the tomatoes (carefully, as the liquid may splatter), Italian seasoning, and as much of the red pepper flakes as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing down on the tomatoes with the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes, or until combined. Turn off the heat.
    6 Finish the pasta & serve your dish

    To the pot of cooked pasta, add the sauce, butter, cooked pancetta, and half the reserved pasta cooking water. Cook on medium-high, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined. Turn off the heat. Stir in the mascarpone until combined and the pasta is coated (if necessary, gradually add the remaining cooking water to ensure the pasta is thoroughly coated). Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished pasta garnished with the chopped parsley and parmesan. Enjoy!

    Finish the pasta & serve your dish
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