Barilla® Tri-Color Rotini Pasta with Asparagus, Caramelized Vidalia Onions, Serrano Pepper and Mint Recipe | US_PROD-e4c6cb1e-c109-409d-90c0-6a41eefe067c

Tri-Color Rotini with Asparagus, Caramelized Vidalia Onions, Serrano Pepper & Mint

Name: Tri-Color Rotini with Asparagus, Caramelized Vidalia Onions, Serrano Pepper & Mint
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Tri-Color Rotini; 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Vidalia onion, sliced thin; 1 Serrano pepper, sliced into thin rounds (substitutes: fresh habaneros, jalapeño or red pepper flakes); 2 Bunches asparagus, cut in ½ inch pieces; To taste Salt and black pepper; ½ Cup, ricotta cheese; 2 Tablespoons fresh mint, sliced thin; 2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped

30 minutes

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Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Tri-Color Rotini pasta.

Ingredients

6 servings

1Box Barilla^® Tri-Color Rotini

4tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1Vidalia onion, sliced thin

1Serrano pepper, sliced into thin rounds (substitutes: fresh habaneros, jalapeño or red pepper flakes)

2Bunches asparagus, cut in ½ inch pieces

To tasteSalt and black pepper

½Cup, ricotta cheese

2Tablespoons fresh mint, sliced thin

2Tablespoons parsley, chopped

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 a boil.

Step 2

Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook onions in olive oil with peppers for 15 minutes over medium heat; season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Cook pasta according to package directions. Once the pasta is almost done add the asparagus to the same pot and cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Drain and reserve ½ cup of the cooking water and add it to the onions.

Step 5

Add the pasta and asparagus to the onion sauce, toss to combine.

Step 6

Top with dollops of ricotta cheese and sprinkle with parsley and mint.

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

Pack size

12oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Tri-Color Rotini

Shape

Tri-Color Rotini

Pack size

12oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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