Rotini Basil Recipes

LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN ROTINI

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from pan., Add mushrooms and carrots to same skillet; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, cream cheese and lemon juice; stir until cheese is melted., Drain rotini; add to vegetable mixture. Stir in chicken, peas, Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon zest, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes; heat through.

ROTINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & BASIL

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but firm, 8- 10 minutes or according to package directions.
• Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Return pasta to pot.
• Add remaining ingredients including reserved liquid& toss to coat.
• Serve immediately as pasta waits for nobody!

BARILLA WHOLE GRAIN ROTINI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

Steps:

• COOK pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, HEAT 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until slightly yellow, about 2 minutes.
• REMOVE garlic from skillet. ADD tomatoes to the skillet and sear until slightly blistered, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• DRAIN pasta and add to the skillet. Remove skillet from heat. Mix well.
• ADD cheese, basil and remaining olive oil to the pasta. Toss to combine.

BARILLA WHOLE GRAIN ROTINI WITH FRESH BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
• HEAT half of the olive oil in medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat.
• ADD onion and saute for 4 minutes or until translucent.
• ADD peppers, and season with salt and pepper. Add just enough hot water to cover the peppers; simmer for 12 minutes until peppers are tender and water is completely reduced.
• MEANWHILE, cook pasta according to package directions.
• DRAIN pasta and add to skillet with onions and peppers. Toss pasta with the remaining oil, basil leaves and cheese before serving.

ROTINI WITH FRESH TOMATO AND THYME

Steps:

• Fill a 4-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for rotini. Coarsely chop tomatoes and mince garlic. In a large bowl toss together tomatoes, garlic, thyme, vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Marinate tomatoes 20 minutes. Cook rotini in boiling water until al dente and drain well in a colander. Add pasta to tomatoes and toss. Serve pasta sprinkled with ricotta salata.

CREAMY TOMATO SHRIMP ROTINI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
• Cook the shrimp until pink.
• Add the tomato, green onion, chili powder, parsley, salt, and pepper, stirring until evenly mixed.
• Pour in the milk, bringing to a boil.
• Stir in the cooked pasta until well-coated.
• Enjoy!

ROTINI WITH TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Bring a medium sized skillet to medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and allow to warm through. Add garlic and saute until it turns lightly brown or for 1 minute. Add sauce and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and allow mixture to simmer for 5 minutes to develop the flavor.
• Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and toss with the sauce. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the cheese, basil and remaining olive oil; stir to combine.

ROTINI WITH ROASTED PEPPERS, SPINACH AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers; cut into 1/2-inch strips.
• Mix flour and butter in small bowl to form paste. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add broth, wine, thyme and dried red pepper; simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 6 minutes. Whisk in flour paste. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add roasted peppers and spinach and simmer until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta well.
• Add pasta, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts to sauce and toss to coat.

BAKED ROTINI

Steps:

• Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium heat, until beef is no longer pink; drain and return to skillet.
• Stir in crushed tomatoes and next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
• Stir in rotini and cheese.
• Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

CHORIZO TOMATO ROTINI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
• Cook chorizo until slightly crispy.
• Add the onions and cook until translucent.
• Add the beef, salt, and pepper, cooking until no pink is showing.
• Pour in the tomato sauce, and cook until sauce thickens.
• Add the pasta, parmesan, and basil, stirring until the pasta is evenly coated.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY TOMATO & BASIL MEATBALL ROTINI

Steps:

• Heat electric skillet to 350ºF.
• Combine first 4 ingredients in skillet; top with vegetables. Cover with lid.
• Cook 10 min., stirring after 5 min. Add cream cheese spread; stir until cream cheese spread is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Reduce heat to low.
• Keep warm until ready to serve.

ROTINI WITH SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, crumble sausage into large nonstick skillet; cook on medium heat until evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Add peppers and onions; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add sausage mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese.