Barilla® Whole Grain Rotini with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

Rotini Integrali con Pomodorini, Mozzarella e Basilico

About This Recipe

Put a healthy spin on a classic Italian trio. Barilla's wholesome Whole Grain Rotini tossed with cherry tomatoes, mouth-watering mozzarella and traditional Italian basil and garlic.

PREP TIME: 25 minutes

COOK TIME: 35 minutes

SERVES: 4-6

BARILLA PASTA:
Whole Grain Rotini Whole Grain Rotini

Ingredients

1 BOX Barilla Whole Grain Rotini
1 PINT Cherry Tomato, Halved
4 OUNCES Mozzarella Cheese, Diced
4 LEAVES Fresh Basil, Cut Into Strips
4 TABLESPOONS Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
1 CLOVE Garlic, Pressed
TO TASTE Salt
TO TASTE Black Pepper, Freshly Ground

Cooking Instructions

    COOK Whole Grain Rotini according to package directions.
    Meanwhile, HEAT 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until slightly yellow, about 2 minutes.
    REMOVE garlic from skillet. 
    ADD tomatoes to the skillet and sear until slightly blistered, about 3-4 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper.
    DRAIN  pasta and add to the skillet. Remove skillet from heat.  Mix well. 
    ADD cheese, basil and remaining olive oil to the pasta.  Toss to combine.

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