Ingredients
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12 ounces
Brie, chopped
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1 cup
drained, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
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2
large garlic cloves, minced or Microplaned
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5 tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
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Kosher salt
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Red pepper flakes
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1 pound
cavatappi
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3 cups
baby arugula
Directions
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Combine the Brie, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil in a large, heatproof bowl—this will become your serving bowl. Season with a big pinch each of salt and red pepper flakes (we’ll adjust to taste more later, after the pasta arrives).
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Set a large pot of water over high heat. Add a few spoonfuls of kosher salt and bring to a boil. Cook the cavatappi for 8 to 9 minutes, until al dente. Before you drain the pasta, fill a mug or glass with the salty pasta water. Now you can drain.
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Add the just-drained pasta to the bowl with the Brie and sun-dried tomato mixture. Give a quick toss with a big spoon (don’t use a fork, it will spear the noodles). Add the arugula and ¼ cup pasta water and keep tossing. Continue to add pasta water until the consistency and creaminess looks right to you—I used about ½ cup—and keep in mind that it will stiffen as it cools. Season with salt and red pepper flakes to taste. Serve immediately.
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