Barilla Rotini Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce and Mozzarella
Barilla Rotini Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce and Mozzarella
Sweet tomato basil sauce and soft, creamy mozzarella make a delicious Italian duet
15 minutes total
- Basil
- Cheese
- Classic Blue Box
- Garlic
- Intermediate
- Quick and Easy Recipes
- Short
- Tomato
- Vegetarian Recipes
- Veggies
With a box of high-quality Barilla Rotini pasta and a jar of tomato and basil sauce at your fingertips, you're only going to need 15 minutes to turn this recipe into a tasty meal for 4 people! Add garlic, fresh basil, mozzarella, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and the dish rises to the next level in flavour and aroma. Trust us, your family will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Serves 4
1 box | Barilla Rotini pasta |
4 tbsp | extra virgin olive oil |
1 | garlic clove, peeled and diced |
1 jar | tomato and basil sauce |
1 lb | fresh mozzarella |
2 tbsp | Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, freshly grated |
4 | fresh basil leaves, torn |
To taste | salt and black pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs
Method
Step 1
Bring a medium-sized skillet to medium heat. Add oil and allow to warm through.
Step 2
Add garlic and sauté until it turns lightly brown, or for 1 minute.
Step 3
Add sauce and season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Reduce heat to low and allow mixture to simmer for 5 minutes to develop the flavour.
Step 5
Meanwhile, cook Barilla Rotini pasta according to package directions.
Step 6
Drain Barilla Rotini pasta and toss with the sauce.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the cheese, basil, and olive oil; stir to combine.

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 mins
- Pack size 410 g
- Range Classic Blue Box
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