Spicy Cavatappi — Step-by-Step Recipe Ingredients • 1 shallot, finely sliced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1–2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp butter • Salt, to taste • Black pepper, to taste • Red chili flakes, to taste • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 1–1¼ cups heavy cream (adjust as needed) • 12 oz cavatappi pasta • Ricotta cheese, for topping • Pasta water (reserved from boiling) ⸻ Instructions Cook the pasta 1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. 2. Cook the cavatappi until al dente. 3. Reserve 1–1½ cups p