Ingredients
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1
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3
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2
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1
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1 1/2
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2
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1
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3/4
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6
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2
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Directions
This pasta just screams summer! Fresh cavatelli pasta is combined with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, corn, and marinara and topped with basil and Pecorino Romano. This meal comes together in less than 20 minutes perfect to whip up on busy weeknights. Try this Grilled Vegetable Orzo Pasta Salad and Warm Pasta Salad with Corn and Zucchini for more of my favorite summer pastas.,,I went to Copperhill, a Long Island restaurant, a few years ago where they served a similar pasta dish, which is what inspired this recipe. My husband really enjoyed it. He loved the summer veggies and didnt miss the meat!,Pasta: You can find fresh or frozen cavatelli at any Italian specialty store. If you cant find it, sub it with any short pasta, like orecchiette, fusilli, or rotini. If you arent using fresh pasta, sub with 8 ounces of dried pasta.,Meat: If you really want meat for some extra protein, add diced chicken breast, shrimp, or Italian chicken sausage.,Vegetables: Swap the zucchini for yellow squash or the cherry tomatoes for grape tomatoes. If you dont have fresh corn, frozen will work. Eggplant would also be delicious if you want an extra veggie.,Cheese: Substitute Pecorino Romano with parmesan or asiago.,Baby Pasta Shells with Asparagus and Marinara Sauce,Angel Hair Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes,Balsamic Roasted Veggie and White Bean Pasta,Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli,Pasta with Cauliflower
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Steps
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1
Done
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In a Large Skillet Over Medium Heat, Add 2 Teaspoons of the Olive Oil and Garlic, and Cook Until Golden and Fragrant, About 1 Minute |
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2
Done
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Add the Tomatoes and 1/4 Teaspoon Salt and Cook 3 Minutes, Until the Tomatoes Soften. |
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3
Done
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Add the Corn and Zucchini and Cook Until Tender Crisp, 2 to 3 Minutes. |
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4
Done
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Add the Marinara, Season With Salt and Pepper and Cook Until Heated Through, About 1 Minute. |
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5
Done
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Meanwhile, Cook the Cavatelli According to Package Directions, Reserving Some of the Water Before Draining, Then Toss With the Marinara and Vegetables. |
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6
Done
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Add the Grated Cheese, Remaining Teaspoon Olive Oil, 1/4 Teaspoon Salt and Black Pepper to Taste and Cook 1 Minute, Adding Some of the Reserved Pasta Water as Needed. |
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7
Done
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Serve Right Away With Fresh Basil and Additional Grated Cheese If Desired. |
