Single-Serve Cavatappi in Creamy Spicy Tomato Sauce
Single-Serve Cavatappi in Creamy Spicy Tomato Sauce delivers a cozy balance of tangy tomato and gentle heat from Sriracha, smoothed out with a splash of cream and a shower of Parmesan. The pasta cooks right in the sauce, giving every curl a rich, silky coating. It’s a comforting bowl made for solo dinners or late-night cravings when you want something warm and satisfying.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Single-Serve Cavatappi in Creamy Spicy Tomato Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato sauce and Sriracha and bring to a simmer. Stir in the water until smooth and combined.
- 3
Stir in the pasta and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and the pasta is slightly firm, 16 to 18 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the heavy cream and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce coats the pasta, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy, about 1 minute. If it starts to get too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the pasta reaches the desired consistency.
- 5
Spoon the pasta into a serving bowl and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese. Recipe developed by Julia Levy.
- Calories 869.13 kcal High 43%
- Protein 27.06 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 94.04 g 34%
- Total Fat 42.58 g High 55%
- Saturated Fat 24.82 g High 124%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 119.04 mg High 40%
- Sodium 1345.0 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 7.31 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 22.71 g --
- Added Sugars 1.09 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 406.9 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 4.41 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 860.79 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 243.71 mcg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin C 59.73 mg Good Source 66%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Single Serve Cavatappi in Creamy Spicy Tomato Sauce is made with 8 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cavatappi Pasta, Coffee Beverage Mix, Garlic, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 869.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Single-Serve Cavatappi in Creamy Spicy Tomato Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Cavatappi Pasta, Coffee Beverage Mix, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Single-Serve Cavatappi in Creamy Spicy Tomato Sauce?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 869.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Single-Serve Cavatappi in Creamy Spicy Tomato Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Single-Serve Cavatappi in Creamy Spicy Tomato Sauce healthy?
- Single-Serve Cavatappi in Creamy Spicy Tomato Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 869.13 calories and 27.06 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1345.0 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 24.82 g (124% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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