Creamy Basil Cavatelli with Radish

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Creamy Basil Cavatelli with Radish Recipe

A creamy basil sauce coats perfectly cooked cavatelli pasta, while crunchy radish slices add a fresh and vibrant element to this hearty and delicious pasta dish.

Ingredients

• Season with salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 bunch sliced radishes
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound cavatelli pasta
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup pine nuts

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Instructions

• A large pot of salted water should be brought to a boil.
• Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the cavatelli pasta is al dente.
• Drain and set aside the pasta.
• Combine the basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor.
• Pulse the ingredients until a smooth paste forms.
• In a food processor, combine the parmesan cheese and heavy cream and pulse until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
• Heat the sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Toss in the cooked cavatelli pasta to coat in the sauce.
• Toss the pasta with the sliced radishes to combine.
• Season the pasta to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately.

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