Roasted Pepper & Shrimp Cavatappi Milano
with Fresh Mozz, Crispy Panko & Chives
- Milk
- Wheat
- Shellfish
No matter the weather, it’s impossible not to daydream about a bubbly, soul-warming pasta dish. Well, folks, that dream is now a reality. This delicious dish has curly cavatappi and tender strips of roasted bell pepper cloaked in a creamy tomato-herb sauce. It’s topped off with fresh mozzarella and crispy panko before being broiled to gooey, golden-brown perfection. Yep, this one-pan wonder is guaranteed to satisfy all your carby cravings. (We’re all about making dreams come true.)
Ingredients
1 unit
Bell Pepper
4 ounce
Fresh Mozzarella
(Contains: Milk)
14 ounce
Marinara Cup
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
6 ounce
Cavatappi Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
2 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
¼ ounce
Chives
10 ounce
Shrimp
(Contains: Shellfish)
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Salt
Pepper
1 teaspoon
Cooking Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Halve bell pepper lengthwise; remove stem and seeds. Thinly slice chives. Tear mozzarella into bite-size pieces.
• Rub each bell pepper half with a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet, cut sides down. • Roast on top rack until softened and lightly charred, 20-25 minutes. • Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Transfer to a cutting board, then thinly slice. • Heat broiler to high.
• While bell pepper roasts, place 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until just melted, 30 seconds. Stir in panko and season with salt.
• Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. • Drain and set aside.
While pasta cooks, rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably ovenproof, pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan
• While pasta cooks, heat a large, preferably ovenproof, pan over medium-high heat. Add marinara, ½ cup water, half the chives, a pinch of chili flakes, and a big pinch of salt; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. • Turn off heat; stir in cream cheese until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
Use pan used for shrimp here.
• Stir sliced bell pepper and drained cavatappi into pan with sauce. If sauce seems too thick, add a splash of water. Season with salt and pepper. (TIP: If your pan isn’t ovenproof, transfer mixture now to a baking dish.) Sprinkle with mozzarella and panko. • Broil on top rack until cheese melts and panko is golden brown, 2-4 minutes. TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning. • Sprinkle with remaining chives and more chili flakes if desired. Divide between plates and serve.
Stir shrimp into pan with bell pepper and cavatappi.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the creamy tomato-herb sauce, though some found it a bit bland; roasted peppers added a nice touch.
- Ease of prep: While some found it straightforward, others felt it required more effort than expected.
- Suggestions: Consider adding roasted cherry tomatoes or extra mozzarella for more flavor. Season shrimp well if using.
- Portions: Generous servings satisfied most; some even got three portions instead of two.
- Protein options: Several preferred chicken or sausage over shrimp; others loved the shrimp addition.
- Leftovers: Reheats well, maintaining its delicious flavor even the next day.
Reviews from our home cooks
The pasta and sauce were delicious! Loved the added taste of the roasted bell pepper. However, I'm not sure good the shrimp was added to it. I think I did not season them enough. I will probably do beef if possible or no meat in the future.
Was really easy, the shrimp were a bonus and set the dish off. I added too many red chili flakes but it was amazing!
The oven roasted peppers made this meal amazing. My family of 4 all loved the flavor. Yummy. Getting this meal again when available.
This meal was delicious and easy to make. The step by step instructions was easy to follow.
Cavatappi was okay, but a little bland- the sauce was a bit sweet and the roasted peppers were sweet. The shrimp did not work in the dish, they added an unpleasant fishy flavor. I think chicken or pork would have been fine, sausage would have been very tasty. Perhaps don't offer the shrimp as an option anymore?
Please update the recipe so that the adding of the shrimp back to everything else is noted when it's needed - not at the bottom of the step.
We added shrimp and, even though it was very good, it doesn't even need it. We saved the leftovers, and they were just as good warmed up!
My grandson and I had a great time making this dish together. He loves the variety of pasta dinners available via Hello Fresh--no more ho-hum mac & cheese from a box for our teenager. Thank you for recipes like this one that snap, crackle and pop.
It was a lot of work to make but the flavor was good.
Generally good, but could have used more vibrant flavors. Also it needed more panko topping.
