Cavatelli Alla Bella Mia

  1.0 – 1 reviews  • Main Dish
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 25 min
Active: 40 min
Yield: 5 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. Two 16-ounce bags frozen ricotta cavatelli
  2. 4 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
  3. 2 ounces butter
  4. 8 cloves garlic, chopped
  5. 3/4 pound hot sausage
  6. 3/4 pound sweet fennel sausage
  7. 1 quart heavy cream
  8. 2 cups shredded Fontina cheese
  9. 4 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  10. 2 ounces grated Pecorino-Romano
  11. 2 tablespoons dry oregano
  12. 1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper
  13. 1/2 bunch fresh parsley
  14. 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Boil the ricotta cavatelli for 4 minutes, then drain and place in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of your measured olive oil to the cavatelli to coat. Set the pasta aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. Place the butter and remaining olive oil in a saucepan at medium-high heat. Add the garlic to the pan. Remove the sausage meat from the casings and add to the pan. Cook, stirring, until fully cooked (there should be no pink left). Add the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the shredded Fontina cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino-Romano. Stir gently on very low heat. Add the oregano and pepper and cook on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the mixture from the stove and add to the bowl with the cavatelli. Add the parsley and stir. Place the mixture in an ovenproof baking dish. Top evenly with the breadcrumbs. Place the dish in the oven for 25 minutes.
  5. Remove and serve. Enjoy this al-forno style dish with your family!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 1999
Total Fat 134 g
Saturated Fat 65 g
Carbohydrates 137 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Sugar 12 g
Protein 63 g
Cholesterol 343 mg
Sodium 1573 mg

 

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