Rotini With Chicken Asparagus And Tomatoes Recipes

ROTINI WITH CHICKEN, ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta directed on package, omitting salt and oil; drain.
• Meanwhile, spray 12-inch skillet with coating spray; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken and asparagus to skillet; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat.
• Stir cooked pasta, basil, vinegar and oil into chicken mixture. Top with cheese.

BAKED ROTINI WITH CHICKEN, ASPARAGUS, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 450°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with 1 Tbs. olive oil.
• If starting with raw chicken, heat 2 Tbs. olive oil in a 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven or other heavy-based pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering hot, about 1 minute, add the chicken, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt and a little pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked through and golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
• If using cooked chicken, use 1 Tbs. olive oil and sauté the chicken in a 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven for just a minute to warm it through. Season it lightly with salt and pepper if needed.
• Using a spatula or wooden spoon, push the chicken to the side. If the pan is dry, add 1 Tbs. oil, and then the garlic and cook until it just starts to sizzle and becomes fragrant, about 10 seconds.
• Add the chicken broth, cream, and 1 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to a gentle simmer, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, so that the sauce thickens slightly. Add the sherry vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, and the basil and cook for about 5 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until just barely tender. Remove the asparagus with a slotted spoon and cook the pasta until it's just tender to the tooth, a little less than you normally might because it will cook more in the oven later.
• Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, along with the asparagus. Add half of the Pecorino Romano and half of the mozzarella to the pasta mixture and toss well. Transfer to the baking dish and spread evenly.
• Top the pasta with the remaining cheeses and the breadcrumbs. Bake until the cheeses are golden brown and the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

TOMATO SAUCE WITH ROTINI

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into large chunks; remove seeds. Put one-fourth of the tomatoes, oregano, parsley, garlic, basil, olive oil and black pepper in food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Set aside and repeat until all ingredients are used; combine and either set aside or refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente in one or two pots of boiling water. Drain and serve while piping hot, with sauce either at room temperature or cold.
• Pass the cheese around.

ROTINI WITH ASPARAGUS, SALMON AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
• In a large skillet, saute salmon in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil for 2 minutes and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet; add scallions and cherry tomatoes, sauté 2-3 minutes. Add lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook PLUS® Rotini according to package directions. During last 2 minutes of cook time, add asparagus. Drain and immediately add to sauce. Add tarragon, mix well.
• Add salmon and toss gently. May be served warm or cold as a salad.

CHICKEN-ASPARAGUS ROTINI

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and oil; drain.
• Meanwhile, spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken and asparagus to skillet; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
• Add tomatoes and garlic to skillet; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in pasta, basil, vinegar and oil. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in a stockpot.
• Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
• Drain pasta and keep warm.
• Wash asparagus and remove and discard tough ends.
• Slice asparagus into one inch pieces.
• Cook asparagus in a large skillet in shallow water and steam for 1-2 minutes until crisp tender.
• Drain well and reserve.
• Chop chicken into one inch pieces.
• Cut grape tomatoes in half.
• Combine Italian dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
• Add cooked pasta and asparagus to the Italian dressing and mix together until everything is evenly coated.
• Add chicken, tomatoes, basil, olives, and cheese and stir to combine.
• Serve pasta salad warm or at room temperature.

ROTINI WITH ASPARAGUS, SALMON AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
• In a large skillet, saute salmon in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil for 2 minutes and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet; add scallions and cherry tomatoes, sauté 2-3 minutes. Add lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook PLUS® Rotini according to package directions. During last 2 minutes of cook time, add asparagus. Drain and immediately add to sauce. Add tarragon, mix well.
• Add salmon and toss gently. May be served warm or cold as a salad.

ROTINI WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the pasta and cook until al dente and drain the pasta.
• In large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add in the minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook until fragrant.
• Add in the tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, olives and hot sauce. Stir continuously.
• Add in the salt, sugar, dried italian herbs, lemon juice, cherry tomatoes and meat/chicken. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Put in all the pasta in the skillet together with the sauce.
• Stir them together over low heat.
• Serve hot and sprinkle the finely chopped parsley as garnishing.
• Eat up and enjoy!

ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing: Whisk together all of the ingredients in a medium bowl until combined. Set aside.
• For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, just until al dente. Add the asparagus and cook it with the pasta for 1 more minute. Drain the pasta and asparagus then rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
• Transfer the pasta and asparagus to a large bowl. Stir in the onions and tomatoes. Pour the dressing over the pasta, toss to combine, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to overnight. When ready to serve, stir in the Parmesan and enjoy cold or at room temperature.