Tri-Color Rotini with Asparagus, Caramelized Vidalia Onions, Serrano Pepper & Mint
Tri-Color Rotini with Asparagus, Caramelized Vidalia Onions, Serrano Pepper & Mint
30 minutes total / Calories 422
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- No Meat
- Short
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Tri-Color Rotini pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 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 |
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
- Cook time 7–8 mins
- Pack size 12 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box