What is it?

Shorter, oblong pasta shapes with edges that curl inward, cavatelli are expert at holding sauces, dressings and cheeses. Use cavatelli with textured sauces or in a dish that requires the pasta to hold the dressing or cheese added to it, because this variety is meant to capture the ingredients of the sauce in its center crevice.

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Recipes

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  Cavatelli with Shrimp and Asparagus

  Dressed with garlicky olive oil and lemon, shrimp and crisp-tender asparagus tossed with cavatelli make a delightful, fresh main course.

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  Cavatelli with Shiitake Mushrooms, Asparagus, and Pesto

  Basil pesto and asparagus add spring-like color and flavor to pasta and mushrooms. If you can find fresh cavatelli, all the better.

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  Sesame, Snow Pea, and Shiitake Pasta Salad

  Two kinds of green peas, sesame, ginger, and soy give this earthy pasta salad bold flavor.

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  Cavatelli with Arugula & Ricotta Salata

  Ricotta salata is a smooth, firm sheep's milk cheese that's lightly salted. If you can't find it, use feta cheese and soak it for an hour in cold water before…