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Barilla Pesto Baked Feta Rotini Pasta

Barilla Pesto Baked Feta Rotini Pasta

Basil, feta, parmesan and cherry tomatoes shine in this viral TikTok pasta sensation

41 minutes total

Our good friend, Jamie Milne from @everything_delish shared her own spin on the ever-popular TikTok feta baked pasta in this recipe. Homemade pesto made with fragrant and fresh basil, comes together with perfectly al dente Barilla Rotini pasta for a delicious, al dente lunch, plus you'll have leftovers if you can’t finish!

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Ingredients

Serves 4

1 box Barilla Rotini pasta
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 block feta

For pesto

3 cups basil
1/2 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 lemon, juiced

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

Preheat oven to 420°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook Barilla Rotini pasta for 7 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

Step 2

Add cherry tomatoes to baking dish. Toss with 1/4 cup olive oil, salt and pepper. Add feta block to the centre of the dish. Drizzle block with olive oil and freshly cracked black pepper. Place in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Step 3

In a food processor, add in basil, olive oil, garlic, cheese, salt and pepper. Process until smooth. Add in juice of 1/2 lemon. Process again for 20-25 seconds.

Step 4

Remove tomatoes and feta from oven. Drizzle pesto all over the tomatoes. Break up with a wooden spoon and add in Barilla Rotini pasta. Mix together until combined. Add in pasta water as needed and mix together. Add Barilla Rotini pasta to a plate and garnish with fresh basil and black pepper to serve.

Barilla Rotini Pasta - Packshot - en-ca
Classic Blue Box

Classic Blue Box

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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