Name: Barilla Rotini Pasta with Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Rotini pasta; 1 lb broccoli; 1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes; Pecorino romano cheese for garnish

Barilla Rotini Pasta with Broccoli

32 minutes

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This is a super simple pasta recipe that you can whip up quickly for your weeknight dinners or potluck parties! With only 6 ingredients, it yields enough servings for 8 people. Picture perfectly al dente Barilla Rotini pasta, coated in red pepper flakes and garlic-infused olive oil, tossed with crunchy broccoli and garnished with smoky, salty pecorino romano cheese. Yum!

Ingredients

8 servings

1 boxBarilla Rotini pasta

1 lbbroccoli

1/3 cupExtra virgin olive oil

2garlic cloves, chopped

1/4 tspRed pepper flakes

Pecorino romano cheese for garnish

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Wash broccoli and cut into small pieces.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt to taste.

Step 3

Add Barilla Rotini pasta and cook according to package directions.

Step 4

During the last 2 minutes of cooking time, add the broccoli.

Step 5

Drain, reserving 1/2 cup the pasta cooking water; set aside.

Step 6

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 7

Add garlic and red pepper and cook until garlic turns yellow.

Step 8

Add drained broccoli and Barilla Rotini pasta to skillet. Add some pasta cooking water if desired.

Step 9

Transfer to a serving platter or bowl, and sprinkle with pecorino romano cheese to serve.

Rotini

Rotini, (meaning "twists"), are two-inch lengths of thick, corkscrew-like pasta from Northern Italy. Its playful form adds visual intrigue to dishes, while its texture captures sauces and dressings with ease, making it a versatile option for salads, casseroles, and pasta bakes.

Shape

Short en-ca

Cook time

7 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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