Barilla® Tri-Color Rotini with Tomatoes, Basil & Ricotta Salata Cheese
Barilla® Tri-Color Rotini with Tomatoes, Basil & Ricotta Salata Cheese
2 hours 10 minutes total / Calories 340
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- No Meat
- Short
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Tri-Color Rotini pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 6
1 | Box Barilla® Tri-Color Rotini |
1/2 | Pound Plum Tomato, Peeled, Seeded |
1/4 | Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
10 | Leaves Fresh Basil, Sliced Thin |
1 | Clove, Garlic, Minced |
1/2 | Cup Ricotta Salata Cheese, Grated |
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
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
Step 2
Cut an ""x"" at the bottom of each tomato with a sharp knife. Dip tomatoes in boiling water for about 2 minutes. Remove from water, cool. When cool enough to handle, peel and seed tomatoes. Chop into 1-inch cubes.
Step 3
Mix the tomatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, and garlic in a large bowl. Marinate for about 2 hours.
Step 4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Step 5
Add pasta to boiling water. Cook according to package directions.
Step 6
Drain pasta and immediately add to tomato mixture.
Step 7
Sprinkle with ricotta cheese. Mix well. Transfer to serving platter or bowl and serve.

Tri-Color Rotini
A colorful version of a pasta salad favorite, Tri-Color Rotini means "colorful twists" and are two-inch lengths of thick screw-like pasta from Northern Italy. The shape was inspired by children, since they are fun to eat and pair well with a wide variety of sauces.
Barilla® Tri-Color Rotini is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Tri-Color Rotini
- Cook time 7–8 mins
- Pack size 12 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box