Rotini with Shrimp a la Veracruzana
Rotini with Shrimp a la Veracruzana
40 minutes total / Calories 321
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Expert
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Seafood
- Short
- Shrimp
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Latino Italian Fusion Series Recipe
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Rotini pasta |
| 2 | Tablespoons olive oil |
| ½ | Red onion, finely chopped |
| 3 | Garlic cloves , minced |
| 1 | 28- Ounce can diced tomatoes |
| 1 | Tablespoon tomato paste |
| ⅓ | Cup black olives, pitted and sliced |
| 4 | Tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped, divided |
| 1 | Tablespoon dried oregano |
| 1 | Tablespoon capers |
| 3 | Bay leaves |
| 1 | Jalapeño pepper, unseeded and finely chopped |
| 2 | Tablespoons golden raisins or regular raisins |
| To taste | Salt and pepper |
| 1 | Pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined |
| Chopped cilantro, for garnish | |
| Parmigianno-Reggiano cheese, grated 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
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 6 minutes.
Step 4
Add the garlic, tomatoes, paste, olives, 3 tablespoons cilantro, oregano, capers, bay leaves, jalapeño, raisins, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 5
Add shrimp and cook for 7 minutes until opaque.
Step 6
Add the pasta to the boiling salted water and cook per box’s instructions.
Step 7
Drain the pasta.
Step 8
Remove sauce from heat and discard bay leaves.
Step 9
Toss the sauce with the pasta and remaining cilantro.
Rotini
Rotini (meaning "twists") are two-inch lengths of thick, screw-like pasta from Northern Italy. The shape was inspired by children, since it is fun to eat and pairs well with a wide variety of sauces.
Barilla® Rotini is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Rotini
- Cook time 7–8 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box