Cavatelli

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Cavatelli are short, narrow pasta shells with crinkle-edges that curve inwards a bit.

It is made in the parts of Italy known as Apulia, Basilicata, and Calabria.

Its shape captures and holds sauces well. It is often served with rocket and tomato sauce in Apulia.

Cooking Tips for Cavatelli

Cook dried Cavatelli 8 to 10 minutes, fresh 4 to 5 minutes.

Substitutes for Cavatelli

Gnocchetti, Elbow macaroni

Equivalents for Cavatelli

1 pound (450g) dried = 2 pounds (900g) fresh

1 part dried, uncooked = 2 parts, cooked

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