Barilla Quick Caprese Rotini Pasta Salad
Barilla Quick Caprese Rotini Pasta Salad
Mozzarella and tomatoes bring out the taste of summer in this classic Italian dish
13 minutes total
- Basil
- Beginner
- Cheese
- Classic Blue Box
- Quick and Easy Recipes
- Short
- Summer and Pasta Salad Recipes
- Tomato
- Vegetarian Recipes
- Veggies
Add a twist to your classic caprese salad with the addition of premium-quality Barilla Rotini pasta. An essential recipe to include in your summer pasta salad rotation, this dish is fresh, full of flavour and best of all, easy to make! You can put this simple vegetarian salad together in under 15 minutes and have a delicious Italian pasta salad to enjoy.
Ingredients
Serves 5
1 box | Barilla Rotini pasta |
2 pts | grape tomatoes, halved |
1/2 cup | basil leaves, julienned |
4 tbsp | extra virgin olive oil |
4 cups | Bocconcini Mozzarella cheese balls, halved |
To taste | salt and 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
Combine the tomatoes, basil, olive oil and cheese in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Cook Barilla Rotini pasta for 7 minutes for perfect al dente texture. Set aside to cool.
Step 3
Once pasta has cooled, add to the bowl of other ingredients, stir and enjoy!

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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