Baked Rotini Pasta With Ricotta Pesto Food

PASTA WITH RICOTTA PESTO

Steps:

• In a food processor mince basil, garlic and parsley. Add oil through food tube and process for 10 seconds or until thick.
• Add ricotta cheese and process using on/off turns until blended.
• Pour pasta in serving dish and pour pesto over and then top with tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese.
• Serve with grated cheese.

5 INGREDIENT BAKED ROTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook pasta 1-2 minutes less than package directions in salted boiling water. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
• Mix cooked pasta and reserved cooking liquid together with the sauce, cottage cheese, egg, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
• Pour into a large 9x13 pan or casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
• Alternatively, you can prep this dish up to baking. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days before baking. Add 20 minutes to baking time if coming from fridge.

BAKED ROTINI PASTA WITH RICOTTA PESTO

Steps:

• Puree the basil leaves, almonds, garlic and salt together in a food processor.
• With motor running, gradually add the olive oil thru the feeder tube.
• Stir in 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese and set aside.
• Cook pasta in boiling salted water until still a little firm about 8 minutes, then drain.
• In another bowl, combine pesto, ricotta, half the mozzarella and the black pepper.
• Add the pasta and toss to blend.
• Pour into a 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish and top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan and the rest of the mozzarella.
• Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

CHICKEN SPINACH ALFREDO ROTINI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over high heat.
• Cook the chicken until no pink is showing.
• Add the garlic, bacon, spinach, salt, and pepper, cooking until spinach is wilted.
• Pour in the cream and bring to a boil.
• Add the pasta, cheese, and parsley, stirring until the pasta is coated evenly.
• Enjoy!

BAKED ROTINI

Steps:

• Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium heat, until beef is no longer pink; drain and return to skillet.
• Stir in crushed tomatoes and next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
• Stir in rotini and cheese.
• Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

ROTINI PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large pot cook rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
• Cook ground turkey or beef in medium skillet until brown. Add the diced onion, salt and pepper. Mix in half of the jar of spaghetti sauce.
• In a large bowl add the browned beef mixture to the drained pasta and stir in the second half of the of spaghetti sauce. Pour mixture into a 2 quart baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
• In a preheated 425 degree F (230 degree C) oven bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and return to oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.

RIGATONI WITH RICOTTA CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Spray a 9x13-inch pan with Pam.
• Cook rigatoni as per directions on package; drain.
• Beat eggs in a small bowl.
• Stir in ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and parsley.
• To assemble casserole:.
• Spread 2 cups pasta sauce to cover bottom of pan.
• Place 1/2 of the cooked rigatoni over sauce; top with 1/2 the ricotta mixture dropped by spoonfuls.
• Layer 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 2 cups pasta sauce, remaining rigatoni, and remaining ricotta mixture.
• Top with 1 cup mozzarella, remaining pasta sauce then the last 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake 60-70 minutes until bubbly.
• Uncover and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until cheese melts.
• Let stand 15 minutes before serving.