Delicious Rotini Pasta Recipe
Indulge in a comforting bowl of rotini pasta, perfectly coated with vibrant cherry tomatoes and aromatic garlic. This quick and easy dish is bursting with flavor, making it ideal for a cozy family dinner or casual get-together. With minimal prep time, you can whip up a delightful meal that everyone will love. Ready to impress your taste buds? Let’s get cooking!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes; sauté for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Toss the cooked rotini into the skillet, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to moisten.
- Remove from heat and mix in grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil until well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg