Cavatelli Primavera Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb nana's homemade cavatelli or 1 (16-oz) package commercial cavatelli
12 large asparagus, trimmed, peeled , and cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices (about 2 cups)
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, bruised with the side of a knife
2 cups red and yellow grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
1 wedge (about 6 oz) ricotta salata, sliced
1 small bunch arugula, long stems trimmed and leaves torn into pieces (about 1 1/2 cups, packed)
salt , to taste
freshly ground pepper , to taste

Directions:

Boil a large pot of salted water; add homemade cavatelli carefully, and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes or until pasta is almost tender, stirring gently. Stir in asparagus, and cook 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Set a large, shallow pasta bowl in the sink; place colander in the bowl. Pour pasta and asparagus into the colander to drain, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup cooking water. (This also warms the serving bowl.)
Heat oil and garlic in a large, deep skillet over medium-low heat 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, and cook 5 minutes, being careful not to brown garlic. Turn off heat. Stir in tomato and basil; discard garlic. Spoon pasta and asparagus into skillet; stir gently over medium heat 2 minutes or until combined. Add reserved pasta liquid, a little at a time, as needed to moisten pasta.
Pour water out of serving bowl; wipe dry, and fill with pasta. Add cheese and arugula; toss to combine. Add salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
*For testing purposes, we used Precious Brand whole milk ricotta. If ricotta isn't available, substitute with a mild feta or Pecorino Romano.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	928.87 Kcal (3889 kJ)
Calories from fat	501.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	55.72g	86%
Cholesterol	62.14mg	21%
Sodium	919.66mg	38%
Potassium	1241.35mg	26%
Total Carbs	76.25g	25%
Sugars	56.53g	226%
Dietary Fiber	10.54g	42%
Protein	40.17g	80%
Vitamin C	30.6mg	51%
Iron	5.7mg	32%
Calcium	148mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	126.45 Kcal (529 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.59g	86%
Cholesterol	8.46mg	21%
Sodium	125.2mg	38%
Potassium	169mg	26%
Total Carbs	10.38g	25%
Sugars	7.7g	226%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	42%
Protein	5.47g	80%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	51%
Iron	0.8mg	32%
Calcium	20.1mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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