How to Make Cavatelli (Southern Italian Pasta Shells)

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

crushed tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often more affordable and convenient.

sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Ground turkey is a leaner and more cost-effective alternative.

Roll semolina dough into a half inch thick rope.

Cut the rope into 1/2 inch pieces, keeping unused dough covered to prevent drying.

Use the side of your thumb to press the dough down and away from you, creating a curved shell shape.

Make these on a flat surface for a smooth cavatelli or on a textured board for the classic rigged shape.

Cooking Techniques

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