Rotini With Fresh Tomato And Thyme Recipes

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.

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.

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.